THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE 32. THE KING’S SPEECH (John 13:21-38)

1. THE KING’S MISSION (v21-33)

a) Betrayal (v21)

b) Darkness (v30)

c) Glory! (v31-32)

2. THE KING’S COMMAND (v34-38)

a) What it means: (v34)

•  A new command, to love like Jesus has loved us

•  Self-forgetful, sacrificial, divine love:

  • Love that pays the highest

  • Love regardless of the deservingness of the other

  • Love that will do so with fullest intention

• Shown in Jesus

• Are we content to: Hold grudges, gossip, be unforgiving, slander, moan, sow discord?

b) Its Importance (v35)

• Evidence of the new birth – 1 John 4:7

• Is there any evidence?

• Our love is how the world sees Jesus.

• This love should be the most visible thing about us.

c) Its Source (v36-38)

• Learn from Peter. Come back to the gospel.

• God is making new people altogether! That bear the fruit of love.

• Put down your roots. Delight in God and his word!

• DO YOU DELIGHT IN KNOWING GOD?

• When we love God above all else, we love to obey his commands.

• Learn to delight in God and cherish his word, pursue Jesus!

• When we love God most, we will be able to love others best