…as I Have Loved You
by Pastor Roy Esposito
Matthew 22:37-39
John 13:34
John 13:35
How Jesus Loved People.
1. He was present to them and listened to them attentively — even His enemies.
2. Caringly confrontational — challenged them to think before acting — then act with love
3. Thought generational to advance the Kingdom of God
4. Celebrated all people as gifts from God
5. Humor and Joy — a sense of “Mirth” or great merriment
6. Taught spiritual principles creatively with relatable models
7. Reverence and respect
8. Loyalty — even when rejected
9. Forgiveness
10. Compassion — Cared for people.
“Kara” (Gothic) — to lament; to grieve, to cry out for, to sorrow
Jesus’ Compassion — to enter into a person’s sorrow with them.
John 7:38 (AMP)
James 5:15-16 (AMP)
John 14:12, 15 (Passion Bible)
John 14:16-17
“Another Helper” — (Allos) — One besides Me and in addition to Me but just like Me.
Jesus — The Savior from the guilt and consequences of sin.
Holy Spirit — The Savior over the power of sin by living through us in the fullness of God