Hosea 11:4
1. Christ’s Life Illustrates His Love. See how often He is said to be “moved with compassion” (Matt. 9:36; 14:14; 15:32; 20:34; Mark 1:41; 5:19; Luke 7:13). His life, like the sun in its shining, was beneficent in its ministry.
2. Christ’s Cross Displays His Love. “He gave Himself up” (Gal. 2:20, R.V.; Eph. 5:2, 25, R.V.). Think of what He gave up, to what and for whom He gave Himself, and the outcome of His giving.
3. Christ’s Grace Confirms His Love. Believers are loved, loosed, and lifted—Rev. 1:5, R.V., and nothing can separate from His love. See the seven things that ordinarily can separate in Romans 8:35; and the ten things that would divide in Romans 8:38, 39.
4. Christ’s Truth Affirms His Love. The words of truth assure us of the continuity of His love—John 13:1, as well as the measure and manner of it—John 15:9, 12.
5. Christ’s Friends Testify to His Love. His love is particular in its affection—John 11:5, sympathetic in its service—John 11:35, and confiding in its fellowship—John 13:23.
6. Christ’s Spirit Imparts His Love—Rom. 5:5; 1 John 4:16. He leads to the love that saves, imparts the love that sanctifies, and is the secret of the sacrificing love that serves.
7. Christ’s Operation through us Demonstrates His Love—2 Cor. 5:14. The constraining power of His love is the moving force to impel in holy service and lowly sacrifice.
THIS IS A VERY POWERFUL QUICK STUDY, I HOPE YOU ENJOYED IT.
PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
EVERLASTING SALVATION CHURCH OF GOD MINISTRIES
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