24 April 2016
He Loved Them to the End
Message Notes
THE HEART OF THE LORD JESUS
1. It was full of compassion
2. It was full of love
EXPRESSIONS OF THE LOVE OF THE LORD JESUS
1. Love for the world (John 3:16)
a) He came to die for the sins of the world
b) He came to give eternal life
2. Love for His disciples (John 13:1)
a) He loved them to the end
b) Even though
i) They struggled with their faith
ii) They struggled with understanding
SPECIAL EXPRESSIONS OF LOVE
1. The washing of the feet of the disciples (John 13:1-20)
a) Jesus was Lord and Teacher
b) But He washed the feet of disciples (John 13:14)
2. Caring for Judas Iscariot
a) He washed his feet too
b) He gave a special portion of good to Judas (John 13:26-30)
TEACHING ABOUT LOVE
1. Example of love shown (John 13:15)
2. Commandment to love (John 13:34-35)
THE CHALLENGE
1. To be impacted by the Love of the Lord
2. To be instructed to keep His commandment
3. To be inspired to practise what Jesus commanded