Candle of Love
Love
Part of Advent Light—Christmas 2023 at First Reformed Church
December 24, 2023

Previous Advent Candles…
Hope
Peace
Joy

What character explifies the LOVE candle?
Mary
Joseph
Shepherds
Wisemen

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. —John 3:16

Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. —Ephesians 5:1-2

Love God … Love your neighbor —Mark 12

4 Ways to Love

Love Through


Mark 10 — Rich young ruler and loved him…
Luke 19 — Jesus and Zacchaeus
John 4 — Samaritan Woman
John 8 — Woman caught in adultery
Matthew 8 — Jesus heals a man with leprosy

Love Through


Matthew 20 — not so with you
John 13 — Jesus washes the disciples’ feet

Love Through


Matthew 18 — love through forgiveness settling debts
Luke 23 — Father Forgive them…for they know not what they do

Love Through


John 15—Jesus lays down his life