A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”  John 13:34-35

1. Jesus’ heart example:

a. He loved His disciples PATIENTLY

– At their calling to follow Him: Mark 1:16-20

– As they developed in following Him: Matthew 26:30-35

b. He loved His disciples GENTLY: John 12:15-17

c. He loved his disciples ALWAYS: John 13:1

2. Jesus’ spiritual example

a. He loves His disciples through praying: Luke 22:31-34

b. He loves His disciples through instructing: Luke 24:25-27

3. Jesus’ active example

a. He loves His disciples by serving them: John 13:3-5

b. He loves His disciples by protecting them: Matthew 8:23-27

c. He loves His disciples by sending them: John 17:16-18