Sermon May 11, 2008, Hebrews 13.1-6 Christian Love
Hebrews 13.1-6 Christian Love
A knowledge of the greatness of who Jesus Christ is
leads us to live a particular kind of life…
a life of Christian love.
Christians belong to one another [Westminster Confession XXVI.I]
Christians are responsible for one another [3.12-13; 10.24-25]
Christians are to show love to one another [13.1]
A. LOVE THE STRANGER
Practice hospitality [2]
1. Abraham [Gen 18]
2. Lot [Gen 19]
B. LOVE THOSE IN NEED
Practice sympathy [3]
1. The example of the Hebrews [10.32-34]
2. The example of Moses [11.24-26]
C. LOVE THOSE WE’VE MADE COMMITMENTS TO
Practice purity [4]
1. The institution of marriage
2. The marriage relationship
D. LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD
Practice contentment [5-6]
1. God says: Never will I leave you!
2. We say: The Lord IS my helper!
John Olson
