Love is Costly

Preaching – Sr Pastor Chris Reutepohler – Series “What is Love: A Study of 1 John” Scripture passage: 1 John 3:16-18 Outline:

I. Love requires Sacrifice.

A. Jesus is our model and example

1. What did he sacrifice?

a. His life

• He was young
• He was responsible for His widowed mother
• He was worthy
• He loved and was loved perfectly
• He was the Son of God

2. What did this sacrifice involve?

a. It was planned

b. It was painful

3. What do we do in response to this sacrifice?

a. We act