LOVE DRIVES OUR CONNECTION John 13:34-35 Pastor Alan Dionson July 3, 2022
Introduction:
A. THE MEANING OF THE NEW COMMANDMENT
1. It is new because it is separate from the other commandments (v. 34a)
2. It is new because the source is Jesus Himself (v. 34b)
3. It is new because of the structure Jesus provides (v. 34c)
B. THE MEASURE OF THE NEW COMMANDMENT
1. It is a love that seeks (v. 31-34)
2. It is a love that serves (v. 3-5)
3. It is a love that sacrifices (v. 15:13-14)
C. THE MOTIVATION OF THE NEW COMMANDMENT
1. It validates the ministry of Christ (v. 35)
2. It makes God visible (1 John 4:12)
Conclusion
1. Practicing the ethos of connection
2. Partaking of the communion
