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John 18-19 Beloved. John 18-19. Jesus fully realized all that was going to happen to him, SO he stepped forward to meet them. John 18:4 Shall I not drink from the cup of suffering the Father has given me? John 18:11. Greek Words for Obey. peitharcheó : to obey authority
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John 18-19 Jesus fully realized all that was going to happen to him, SOhe stepped forward to meet them. John 18:4 Shall I not drink from the cup of suffering the Father has given me? John 18:11
Greek Words for Obey • peitharcheó: to obey authority • hupakouó: to listen, attend to • douleuó: to be a slave, to serve
Greek Words for Obey • téreó: to watch over, to guard • Jesus prays for his disciples, “During my time here, I protected them by the power of the name you gave me. I guarded them so that not one was lost...”John 17:12 • This is love for God; to obey His commands. 1 John 5:3
Love and Obedience Love is the driving force of Jesus’ life. Obedience is essential to our relationship with God.
Obedience from Love • Learn about God through His Word • Experience God’s Love through the Body of Christ -Receiving unconditional love -Giving unconditional love
Obedience from Love • Obey. Just do it! -Obedience enables you to experience God’s love. -When you obey my commandments you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in His love. John 15:10
Obedience from Love • Obedience is a condition of understanding. • 1John 4:18 Perfect love casts out fear.
Be loved... ...and love God in return.