Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

The Love of Christ to His Own

Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.  John 13:1

.Jesus still loves us perfectly and unchangingly . . . .

1. Despite our tendency to live by circumstances not faith

Disciples: Matthew 8:23-27

2. Despite our desire to be self-seeking not self-denying

John, James: Matthew 20:20-28

3. Despite our acts of spiritual impulsiveness

Peter: Matthew 26:30-35, Luke 22:61-62

4. Despite our failing to respond to the needs of others

Peter, John, James: Matthew 26:36-41