GMs attending: Alvin, Chee Yong, Christopher & Mun Fong
Sharing:
God is in control and is sovereign
John’s gospel focus is LOVE
Walk the walk ... not just the talk
Power of God .... miracles
Love of God
Jesus is the vine
Humility of God ... washing feet of disciples
Serve others
Peter’s denial .... resurrected Jesus asked him to feed my sheep ... love others
Follow me! Was Jesus’ call to follow and obedience
Pure and unconditional love of God
Personal relationship with Jesus .... leads to eternal life
Life vs Death
Light vs Darkness
Truth vs Lies
Freedom vs Bondage (of sin)
Love vs Wrath .... which path and gate are you taking
Why share the gospel?
Origin + Meaning + Morality + Hope
Jesus is the river of life .... whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst
Who is Jesus Christ?
Lay down life for Jesus ... Peter’s arrogance ....
Life is use by God to teach me
Failure is God’s teaching process ... turns me to His word .... speaks to me directly
Learn contentment not comparison
Don’t dwell on pass sins .... dead and buried ... move on and leave it behind
Learn from past, to live for the present and look forward to the future
Trust in God
How God sees us through issues and challenges
Love of God and Jesus ... how he can die for us
Humility and servanthood
Love the Lord .... means to act .... feed His sheep
Abide in Jesus and He abides in me
Gives me peace
Keep life simple .... for me to be on the side of God .... no matter what season of life .... whatever circumstances I face
Power of Jesus ... His love to touch life of others
Jesus is my Shepherd .... never leaves you alone
Fish on the right side of the boat ... listen to His calling and direction
Love Jesus by action .... not just head knowledge
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John’s gospel documents turning points .... each pointing to who is Jesus
John 20:21 .... He is the Messiah .... all who believe in Him .... has life to the full
Requires a response to this message
Focus is on Jesus .... are you focused instead in the world?
Are you falling behind and overwhelmed by the rat race?
Principle: God’s people are to focus on Jesus and Faithfully follow Him
Develop and maintain a relationship with Jesus to live life to the full ....
Remain in the vine .... bear much fruit
Receive Joy .... joy is complete .... God’s wish and concern is for us to have joy
Friends of Jesus and God .....
See our prayers answered ... asked in His name ... what we want is what he wants too ... so focus on Him
Living without Christ is difficult.... see instead beauty of life when He is present in your life
Learn to listen to and listen for God