John 13-14

So, recently I have focused a lot on sin. The severity of sin, but also the ridiculous nature of God's redeeming grace. So today I am going to focus on God's love. So I'm cheating a bit (by like 9 verses) and taking the verse from Chapter 15:9.

"As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you. Now remain in my love."

Jesus said this.

So, obviously we won't understand how God has loved Jesus. I don't think I could ever explain that, that perfect understanding and intimacy as two who are actually fully one. Even when/if I get married I don't think I would ever fully get it.

So, I am going to focus on how Jesus has loved us since He showed us and it is as the Father has loved Him.

5 Love Languages.

Heard of them? (http://www.5lovelanguages.com/ (take the quiz too! =D))

Basically, they are like the 5 ways that we can show and receive love from others. In these chapters Jesus uses all five languages, showing the extent that He loves us and that He extends it to all types of people. Verse 1b "Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love."

1. and 2. Service / Touch. This was shown in verse 5. Jesus humbled himself and washed their feet.
3. Quality Time. Can I just say these whole five chapters in the upper room (13-17) as well as pretty much Jesus' entire ministry was quality time with the disciples?
4. Words of affirmation. 14:1-14 He affirms the disciples again and again to trust in God, that He is preparing them a place in Heaven, they know the way, you will do greater things than me, you may ask for anything in my name and I will do it.
5. Gifts. Jesus is giving them the gift of the Holy Spirit. God with them and in them forever to help and guide. Best gift ever?


I'm sure there is a lot more than is recorded in just these chapters and then how they relate to the Father's love for us. His gift of sending His only Son to die on the cross for us is pretty high up there on the list too.

But ya, how have you seen God show His love to you?