Beyond The Walls Community Church
Sunday, September 15th, 2024 | What’s Love Got To Do With It? | Revelation 2:1-7
Our Mission: Leading People to follow Jesus Christ
Locations & Times
Beyond the Walls Church
42110 Remington Ave, Temecula, CA 92590, USA
Sunday 10:00 AM
Key Truth: As Christians, love must be the __________________ of all that we do.
The Church Of Ephesus Impeccable Resume:
1. They were known for good ________________.
2. They _________________ hard for Jesus.
3. They ________________ hardships.
4. They practiced ______________ ________________.
5. They had spiritual ____________________.
6. They ______________________ through hardships.
7. They _________________ the works of the Nicolaitans.
One Thing Was Missing That Could Ruin It All:
1. They had ____________ the ___________ they had at ____________.
2. They hadn’t _____________ that loving _________________.
3. They had _______________ loving one another and outsiders.
Why Is Love So Important:
1. Without love, our _____________ and ______________ fall flat. John 13:34-35, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8
2. Love is not a _______________ but an ________________ of the will. 1 John 3:16-18
Warning For Us Today:
1. Don’t ____________ the Great __________________ while carrying out the Great _______________. Matthew 22:34-40, Matthew 28:19-20
Taking It Beyond The Walls: Thank God for loving us despite our failures and sending Jesus Christ to redeem us from darkness. Love and treat others the way Jesus treats you.
The Church Of Ephesus Impeccable Resume:
1. They were known for good ________________.
2. They _________________ hard for Jesus.
3. They ________________ hardships.
4. They practiced ______________ ________________.
5. They had spiritual ____________________.
6. They ______________________ through hardships.
7. They _________________ the works of the Nicolaitans.
One Thing Was Missing That Could Ruin It All:
1. They had ____________ the ___________ they had at ____________.
2. They hadn’t _____________ that loving _________________.
3. They had _______________ loving one another and outsiders.
Why Is Love So Important:
1. Without love, our _____________ and ______________ fall flat. John 13:34-35, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8
2. Love is not a _______________ but an ________________ of the will. 1 John 3:16-18
Warning For Us Today:
1. Don’t ____________ the Great __________________ while carrying out the Great _______________. Matthew 22:34-40, Matthew 28:19-20
Taking It Beyond The Walls: Thank God for loving us despite our failures and sending Jesus Christ to redeem us from darkness. Love and treat others the way Jesus treats you.
Giving
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7
https://secure.sharefaithgiving.com/go/form.php?rid=2d8349a68825Connection Group Homework:
Looking back at your notes, was there anything that particularly caught your attention, challenged, or confused you?
The Ephesians did a lot of things well, but they lacked love. Why do you think it’s common for Christians to think it’s okay to not be as loving as we should be if we have good deeds or other things to be proud of?
In John 13:1-5, Jesus washed His betrayer Judas’ feet as an example of love. If you’re honest with yourself, do you think you could wash the feet of someone who betrayed you?
Thinking of someone who is hard for you to love, what are some ways you could “wash their feet” or treat them as more important than you?
Read 1 John 4:7-12: Based on these verses, what is the biblical meaning of love?
God showed His love for us by sending His Son to be the sacrifice for our sins. What insight does this give us into how God expects us to show love to others?
In Revelation 2:7, Jesus calls us to hear and obey His warning to the church at Ephesus. What is the reward for those who hear and obey Him? How does this reward change the way you live today?
Find a way to put the kind of love Jesus is looking for into action this week—to treat someone differently, serve someone, or show mercy to an enemy. In the next week, share with your group what that was and how it went.
Looking back at your notes, was there anything that particularly caught your attention, challenged, or confused you?
The Ephesians did a lot of things well, but they lacked love. Why do you think it’s common for Christians to think it’s okay to not be as loving as we should be if we have good deeds or other things to be proud of?
In John 13:1-5, Jesus washed His betrayer Judas’ feet as an example of love. If you’re honest with yourself, do you think you could wash the feet of someone who betrayed you?
Thinking of someone who is hard for you to love, what are some ways you could “wash their feet” or treat them as more important than you?
Read 1 John 4:7-12: Based on these verses, what is the biblical meaning of love?
God showed His love for us by sending His Son to be the sacrifice for our sins. What insight does this give us into how God expects us to show love to others?
In Revelation 2:7, Jesus calls us to hear and obey His warning to the church at Ephesus. What is the reward for those who hear and obey Him? How does this reward change the way you live today?
Find a way to put the kind of love Jesus is looking for into action this week—to treat someone differently, serve someone, or show mercy to an enemy. In the next week, share with your group what that was and how it went.