God's love for us is vast and unending, surpassing our understanding and comprehension. Today, we will explore five aspects of God's love that reveal the depth and breadth of His great affection for us. I. God's Love is Unconditional - God's love for us is not based on our actions or merit, but on His own character. (Romans 5:8) - There is nothing we can do to earn or lose God's love. (Ephesians 2:8-9) Illustration: The story of the Prodigal Son, who was welcomed back with open arms despite...

Loving God with All Your Heart, Soul, and Mind Introduction: In Matthew 22:37 (KJV), Jesus answers a question about the greatest commandment by saying, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind." It's common to read through these exchanges between Jesus and the religious leaders and focus on the conflict and tension. We see Jesus' brilliant answers to the difficult questions meant to trip Him up. It's helpful, though, to stop and think...