24-0519p - The Greatness of the 1st Commandment, Part 2, Mike Mathis
Bible Reader: John Nousek

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The Greatness of the 1st Commandment, Part 2

Summary of Transcript (0:03 - 35:45)

Scripture Reading

Bible Reader: (0:03 - 0:54), John Nousek
1 John 2:15-16.
  • Reading: The session starts with a reading from 1 John 2:15-16, which advises against loving worldly things, as such love indicates an absence of love for God.

Summary

Preacher: Mike Mathis

Summary of Transcript Part 1

(0:59 - 5:34) Discussion on the Great Commandment

  • Context: The speaker is continuing a lesson on the greatness of the first commandment, referencing the previous discussion from Matthew 22 where Jesus is tested by the Pharisees and Sadducees.

  • Pharisees' Test: After Jesus had silenced the Sadducees regarding marriage in the resurrection, the Pharisees question Him about the greatest commandment.

  • Jesus' Response: Jesus identifies the greatest commandment as loving God with all one’s heart, soul, and mind, followed by loving one’s neighbor as oneself, stating these encapsulate all law and prophets.

(5:35 - 6:15) The Object of Love

  • God’s Love: The speaker emphasizes that God should be loved because He loved the world by giving His Son, referencing John 3:16.

(6:16 - 7:34) Reason for Greatness

  • Love for God: The commandment is great because loving God is a response to His love for us.

  • God’s Knowledge: Unlike inanimate objects, God understands and cares about our personal sorrows.

(7:35 - 8:15) Priority of Love

  • Deuteronomy 6:5: Moses instructed the Israelites to love God foremost, highlighting this commandment’s priority over all others.

(8:16 - 9:57) Love Over Family

  • Family vs. Faith: The speaker discusses the conflict when family love is placed above love for God, mentioning an anecdote about a woman who would rather be in hell with her family than in heaven without them.

  • Scriptural Reference: Matthew 10:37 is cited, where Jesus instructs that loving family more than Him makes one unworthy of Him.

(9:58 - 10:38) Family as Enemies

  • Family Opposition: It’s noted that in some cases, family members could become adversaries to one following Christ, reflecting the challenges faced by early Christians.

(10:40 - 11:17) Loving God and Jesus

  • Command to Love: The importance of loving God and Jesus is reiterated, despite potential familial opposition.

(11:19 - 11:29) Song Reference

  • Song: A song, "Jesus is all the world to me," is mentioned to underline the theme of placing Jesus above all else.

(11:31 - 13:13) Worldly Love vs. Godly Love

  • Worldly Affections: The speaker clarifies the biblical command not to love the world or the things in it, contrasting this with God’s love for the people of the world.

(13:14 - 14:23) Temptations of the World

  • Temptations: The lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and pride of life are identified as worldly temptations, mirroring those that tempted Eve and Jesus.

(14:25 - 15:47) Passing Nature of Worldly Things

  • Transient Nature: Worldly pursuits are described as fleeting, encouraging a focus on eternal values.

(15:48 - 16:59) Eternal vs. Temporal

  • Eternal Life: The value of doing God’s will is highlighted for its eternal benefits, as opposed to the temporary nature of worldly gains.

(17:01 - 25:28) Blessings of Loving God

  • Forgiveness: An anecdote from Luke 7 about a sinful woman forgiven by Jesus illustrates the blessing of sin forgiveness through loving God.

  • Divine Protection: Psalms and Timothy are quoted to show how God preserves, empowers, and grants peace to those who love Him.

  • Desires of the Heart: Loving God leads to receiving the desires of one’s heart according to Psalm 37:4.

(25:29 - 26:38) Continuation of the Teaching

  • Further Exploration: The speaker plans to delve deeper into the commandments by turning to another passage in Mark 12.

(26:39 - 27:53) Elaboration on the First Commandment

  • Mark 12 Reference: Jesus reiterates the greatest commandment from Deuteronomy 6:4-5, emphasizing loving God with all aspects of one’s being - heart, soul, mind, and strength.

  • Personal Capacity: Each person’s capacity to love God might differ, but the call is to love with everything one has.

(27:53 - 30:34) Living Sacrifice

  • Romans 12:1: Paul beseeches the Romans to present their bodies as living sacrifices, which differs from the Old Testament’s dead animal sacrifices, highlighting the living nature of Christian sacrifice in response to God’s mercy.

(30:37 - 32:26) Obedient Love

  • Obedience through Love: Love for God is shown through obedience to His commandments, as stated in 2 John 6 and by Jesus to His disciples, indicating that loving God involves living according to His commands.

  • Salvation Process: The process for salvation includes hearing, believing, repentance, confession, and baptism, which are acts of obedience reflecting love for God.

(32:29 - 34:20) Continuation of Faith

  • Ongoing Faithfulness: Salvation requires not just initial obedience but a life of continual repentance, confession, and faithfulness to the end, as per Revelation 2:10.

(34:22 - 35:45) Concluding Remarks

  • Urgency of Response: The speaker encourages immediate action for those who haven’t yet obeyed the gospel, suggesting they contact Scott or Jim or respond during the service.

  • Final Call: The session ends with an invitation to act on the teachings shared, emphasizing the urgency of loving God in response to His love for us.