The Cross & Resurrection — God’s Love Demonstrated

Today we continued our walk through the heart of the gospel by looking closely at 1 John 4:9–10 — a passage that shows us exactly how God demonstrated His love for us.

📖 1 John 4:9–10 (CSB)

“God’s love was revealed among us in this way:
God sent his one and only Son into the world so that we might live through him.
Love consists in this: not that we loved God,
but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.”

✨ Key truths from today’s teaching:
• God revealed His love by sending Jesus — love came down to rescue us.
• Love didn’t begin with us — God made the first move.
• Real love is sacrificial. Jesus took our place and carried our sin (Isaiah 53:4–6).
• God proved His love, not with words, but with the cross (Romans 5:8).
• His love gives life — a love that saves rather than condemns (John 3:17).
• His love made us alive even when we were dead in sin (Ephesians 2:4–5).

💭 Reflection:
– Do I believe God truly loves me as I am?
– Am I still trying to earn what Jesus freely gave?
– What does the cross say about my value to God?
– What fear do I need to surrender to His love today?

Remember this whisper from the Lord:
“My love for you started long before your love for Me.”

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