As we celebrate God's faithfulness, we will explore the meaning of Obedience
John 14:15-18
15 “If you love me, keep my commands.16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.
Obedience in the Last Days
Matthew 24:10-12
10 At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other,11 and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people.12 Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold,13 but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.
John 14:15
15 “If you love me, keep my commands.
2 Tim 3:4 They will be lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God...
The Nature of Obedience
Creation & Obedience
Fall & Disobedience
Salvation & Obedience
"I am commanded therefore I am" -Heschel
The Motive for Obedience (vv.15-16)
The Measure of Obedience (v.15)
The Power of Obedience (v.17)