John 8:39-47

1. Believe God, v. 39-40

-Genesis 15:1-6

-Galatians 3:1-9

2. Love God, v. 41-42

Three types of love ...

a) eros- romantic love.  

b) phileo- relational, brotherly love. 

c) agape- to have an unconditional preference for, to take pleasure in, to prize above other things and be unwilling to abandon or do without.  

3. Hears the Word, v. 43-47

Questions to think about...

Do you believe in God or do you believe God?  What is the difference?

Which of the three types of love best describes the way you love God?

Is the way you love God changing?  If so, how?

Do the words of God find a resting place in you?  

Are you most often offended or convicted by the teachings of the Bible?  What does that say to you about you? About the Bible?