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Explore the profound loyalty of Jesus as demonstrated through His unwavering commitment to truth, His love for His disciples, His sacrificial devotion to His church, and His obedience to God. This reflection draws on scriptural insights (Galatians 4:4-5, John 1:15-17, John 15:13-15, Matthew 12:47-50, John 13:1, Ephesians 5:25-27, 1 Peter 5:5-7, and John 6:38-40) to illustrate how Jesus exemplified faithfulness and dedication, influencing the lives of His followers and the foundation of Christianity.
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Jesus ’ • I. His Loyalty to Truth. • He was faithful to Scripture (Gal. 4:4-5). • He came to bring the truth (John 1:15-17).
Jesus ’ • II. His Loyalty to His Disciples. • His disciples are his friends (John 15:13-15). • They take precedence over earthly ties (Matt. 12:47-50). • He loved them to the end (John 13:1).
Jesus ’ • III. His Loyalty to His Church. • He loved the church sacrificially (Eph. 5:25-27). • He cares for the church (1 Pet. 5:5-7). • He leads the church (Eph. 1:15-23).
Jesus ’ • IV. His Loyalty to God. • He declared God’s word (Heb. 1:1-3). • He did God’s will, not His own (John 6:38-40).