Love Names

Regardless of the name we use, God’s people are to be known by one defining characteristic: Love. That love is not defined by Hollywood or Nashville, it is defined by Jesus on the cross. Join us for week two of What’s in a Name as consider what it means that God’s banner over us is love.

Passage:

• Song of Solomon 2
• John 13:34-35

Principle:

His love defines us (John 3:16; John 19:18-19; Romans 5:8)

His love identifies us (John 13:34-35; 1 John 3:16)

His love transforms us (2 Corinthians 5:14-15)

Practice:

Allow this question to shape every decision you make: What does love require of me?

Daily Readings:

This week we continue reading through the book of Isaiah. As you read, pay attention to the names . . . names of God, names used to describe God’s people, names given to Isaiah’s children, and names that will be used for Jesus.

Day 1: Isaiah 10-11
Day 2: Isaiah 12-13
Day 3: Isaiah 14
Day 4: Isaiah 15
Day 5: Isaiah 16
Day 6: Isaiah 17
Day 7: Isaiah 18

Suggested Resources:

Books:

The Pursuit of God, by A.W. Tozer
The Pursuit of Man, by A.W. Tozer
The Gift of Imperfection, by Brené Brown
Identity: Who You Are in Christ, by Eric Geiger

Other sermons at ssbc.org:

Love Well (August 2017)