Dig Deeper
1 John 3:1 reveals the greatest motivation a
Christian has for pursuing holy living, the love of God, “How great is the love
the Father has lavished on us…!” The KJV translates this verse more literally, “Behold,
what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us.” The word “behold” is
from the Greek word haraō meaning “to stare at.’ Our
motivation for a deeper walk with God is brought about as we behold or “stare
at” God’s lavish love toward us adopting us as His children.
What do the following Scriptures reveal about the characteristics
or “manner” of God’s love for us?
Jeremiah 31:3; Psalm 103:17; and 136:1-26--
Deuteronomy 7:9, 12; 5:10; and Psalm 106:45--
Exodus 34:6-7; Psalm 103:8; Joel 2:13; Ephesians
3:18; 1 John 3:1; and 4:2--
Psalm 33:5; 37:28; 99:4 and Isaiah 61:8--
John 16:27; 17:23; and Revelation 1:5-6--
Application
1 John 4:19 John declares, “We love because He first
loved us.” What additional insights do you glean about the transforming power
of God’s love from the following Scriptures? How do you sense the Holy Spirit
prompting you to respond?
Deuteronomy 6:5; 30:6; Ephesians 5:1; Colossians
3:12-14 and 1 John 4:16-19--
Matthew 5:44-45; Hosea 3:1; 1 John 2:15; 4:7-8; and
11-12--
Memorize This
1 John 3:16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus
Christ laid down His life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our
brothers and sisters. NIV
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