The Wonders of His Love
12/24/2023
The greatest expression of love the world has ever known arrived with little recognition and no fanfare. Jesus was born in a barn and laid in a manger. He never wrote a book, held political office, or traveled more than 200 miles from where He was born. He never did any of the things that we associate with greatness, yet because of His death and resurrection, people around the world have come to believe that Jesus is the perfect embodiment of God’s love. Join us for the final message in our Advent series, Joy to the World, where we will explore the wonders of His love.
Passages
John 3:16
Who God Loves: God so loved ##the## ##world##.
How God Loves: He gave his ##only## ##son##.
Why God Loves: So that whoever believes in him will not perish but have ##eternal## ##life##.
Practice
##Believe## in ##Jesus## and aspire to ##love## everyone, ##always##.
Daily Reading
As you celebrate Christmas, read and reflect on God’s great love for you.
- Day 1: John 3
- Day 2: Romans 5
- Day 3: Romans 8
- Day 4: 1 John 1
- Day 5: 1 John 2
- Day 6: 1 John 3
- Day 7: 1 John 4
Think Deeper
- What is the best present you’ve ever received?
- Most people say they believe God is love, but how do we know if God loves us?
- According to John 3:16, what must we do to have eternal life? Is this an inclusive or exclusive invitation?
Suggested Reading
God Came Near, by Max Lucado
The Music of Christmas, by Gary & Sheri Webber
God Is in the Manger, by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Check out these and other books from our suggested reading list at https://bit.ly/AspireSMB.