According to Jesus in John 8:42, what is the litmus test for knowing whether someone truly loves God the Father?

Whether they love and receive Jesus as the Son of God

In Matthew 10:37, Jesus says that whoever loves son or daughter more than him is 'not worthy' of him. What does the pastor say 'not worthy' actually means in this context?

You won't have Jesus — you are not suitable to be in his presence

The pastor recalled reading a book called 'Situation Ethics' in college that argued love cannot be an emotion because it is commanded. What was his response to that argument?

He said the book's premise was false — the Bible is full of commands to feel specific emotions

According to the pastor, what is the correct way to understand John 14:15 — 'If you love me, you will keep my commandments'?

Love for Jesus is the deep foundation that then produces obedience — not the other way around

Why does the pastor say the relationship between loving God and loving Jesus is 'massively relevant for Muslim evangelism'?

Because the question of whether we all worship the same God comes up repeatedly in multicultural settings

How does the pastor describe the physical posture of dining in Jesus' day, which explains how the woman could reach Jesus' feet at the dinner table?

Guests reclined on one elbow at a low table with feet extending behind them

According to the pastor, where does deep love for Jesus ultimately come from?

Being stunned and overwhelmed by the love of God shown in Jesus dying and rising for us despite our lack of merit

Sermon Quiz

Love Jesus More Than You Love Anything

Desiring God

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