gigiming loves

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” John 13:34 (ESV) Background: As Jesus prepared to go to the cross, He gave His disciples a new commandment—to love as He loves. This wasn’t…

Scripture: “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2 (NIV) Background: Isaiah 12 is a song of praise and thanksgiving following prophecies of judgment and restoration. The people…

Scripture: “The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:31 (ESV) Background: In Mark 12, Jesus is asked which commandment is the greatest. He responds by summarizing the entire Law into two commands: Jesus teaches that loving others…