The Reassuring Power of Enemy Love | Matthew 5:43-48 | Pastor Neil McClendon

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GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchMatthew 5:43-48The Reassuring Power of Enemy Love1. Enemy love is evidence of authentic faith, v. 43-45 2 Kings 6:20-232. Enemy love is how God loves, v. 45b-47Two questions we have to answer today… a) who do you love? v. 46 b) who do you greet? v. 473. Enemy love is God’s nature, v. 48 a) Jesus incites a pre-evangelistic despair that prepares us for the gospel. b) You don’t need a relationship with God just for forgiveness; you need a relationship with Christ for capacity. Mental worship… 1. Do you feel capable of loving your enemies? 2. What is different about the way you love and greet from the way non-Christians love and greet? 3. Is there a “moreness” to the way you live? 4. What is a first step you could take this week towards enemy love? 5. Do you see God’s commands through the lens of His promise? 6. Who do you spend time with that is like looking in a funhouse mirror? Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube

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