TO LOVE IS TO HATE

1. What does the Greek word “Miseo” [ translated hate] mean in Matthew 6:24 and in most places it is used in the New Testament?

Explain. [introduction]

 

2. How did Jesus show His love for His Father in relationship to His earthly family?

 

3. What human desires did Jesus deny because of His love for His Father?

 

4. In Jesus’ rebuke of Peter Matthew 16:23, what is revealed about Jesus’ love for God?

 

5. How did Jesus show that He preferred His Father more than His own life? How would that show in us?

 

 

TO LOVE IS TO HATE

Matthew.6:24

John 14:15;

I. Jesus Loves His Father

    A. The Record of Scripture

John 4:34; John 5:30; John 6:38; John 8:28-29;

    B. Jesus Preferred God over His Earthly Family

Mark 3:31-32; Luke 2:41-51; Luke 14:26;

    C. Preferred God over Human Desires

Matthew 4:1-11; Philippians 2:7; 1 John 2:15-17; 1 Corinthians 9:27;

    D. Preferred God over His Friends

Matthew 16:21-23; John 5:41-44;

    E. Preferred God over His own Life

Matthew 26:39-42; John 12:27; Philippians.2:7-8; Hebrews.12:2; 1Peter 2:23; Luke 14:26; Jude 1:21;