Look Back, Look Forward, Look to Jesus

Col 3:1-4

Colossians 3:1–4 ESV

1 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

Philippians 4:4–9 ESV

4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

Cross Bought Grace, Transforming Us, Given to Them

Going Forward by Going Back – 1 Cor 13:1-8

Intro: A Mom’s Reminder

· Gifts without Christ’s Love are _________________ V1-3

There are two different ways for us to look at this list

· What do we need to do ________? Or

· What has Jesus ____________?

o What has Jesus done that will transform me to have that kind heart of love for others?

Your heart, my heart needs to be taught to ____________ back to the gospel

· It is impossible to do what God says without the new heart God gives

· It is Impossible to love genuinely without being changed at the heart by the genuine love of Christ.

Love is…

· Love is patient

· Love is Kind

· Love does not Envy or _____________

· Love is not Arrogant or Rude

· Love does not ______________ on its Own Way

· Love is not Irritable or Resentful

· Love does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but ______________ with the truth

· Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

· Love Never Ends…

Gospel Relationships – For the Glory of God

What has Jesus done that will transform me to have this kind heart of love for others?