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Use the Message Action Plan below to help put the things you learned this weekend into practice. If you missed last weekend's message, click here to watch it online.

Transformed Relationships Pastor Stacie WoodJune 8-9, 2024

Scriptures Used

Romans 12:5, 9-13; Matthew 22:37-39; 1 John 4:16; John 13:35

Message Notes:

Bible verses to study: Romans 12:9-13

ACTION PLAN: Dive into Romans 12:9-13 by studying these verses. As you look at these verses, ask the Holy Spirit to give you understanding of what God wants you to know. Ask questions about how to apply these verses such as, is there a lesson to learn? Is there a priority to change? Is there a command to obey? Learn the context of the verse by asking, who was the author? Who was it written to? When was it written? Record what you've learned either in the margins of your bible or a journal where you can write what God is teaching you.

Bible verses to memorize: Romans 12:14-18

ACTION PLAN: Our church has been memorizing chapter 12 of Romans for the last four weeks. This week, memorize Romans 12:14-18. To help in this process, the church developed a new "Journey" in the Saddleback App. It includes audio, quizzes, and multiple opportunities to listen to the verses, read along, and then repeat the verse along with the audio. Download the Saddleback Companion app in your app store to get started.

Love is the central and most important virtue in Scripture.

"Christian brotherhood is not an ideal which we must realize; it is rather a reality created by God in Christ in which we may participate." Dietrich Bonhoeffer

5 Distinctives of Transformed Relationships

1. Sincere instead of conditional

Sincere love says: My love for you can be trusted.

2. Devoted instead of casual

Devoted love says: I am committed to you.

3. Others-focused instead of self-centered

Others-focused love says: It's my joy to help you.

4. Open-handed instead of self-preserving

Open-handed love says: What do I have that you need?

5. Hospitable instead of isolated

Hospitable love says: You are wanted here.