First Ref0rmed Presbyterian Church of Cambridge, Massachusetts

The Lord’s Day, August 11, 2002 Anno Domini

Hebrews 13:1-3 Let Brotherly Love Continue

  I.  God’s assembly in heaven prepares us for the assembly on earth.
     

Heb 12:22-24

      A.  The holy assembly in the presence of God
     

      B.  God’s command to love the brethren is for every Christian
assembly.
     

      C.  We hear reminders of God’s command to love the brethren
everywhere in the Bible.
        

1Thess 4:9-12; 1Peter 3:8-9; 1John 5:1-2; Leviticus 19:18.

  II.   III.  God commands us to live out his love on earth.
 

      A.  The biblical law of love: an old new commandment.
        

1John 2:7-9

      B.  God directs us to cultivate brotherly love through brotherly
relationships.
     

      C.  Brotherly love is lived out in obedience to God’s commands.
     

  IV.  Let brotherly love continue!
 

      A.  Evidence of brotherly love at White Lake Camp.
     

      B.  Evidence of brotherly love at 1st RPC Cambridge.
     

      C.  How can you cultivate and extend brotherly love?
         1.  Help with material needs, as you can.
           

1 John 3:17; James 2:15-17

         2.  Practice self-control and self-sacrifice for the sake of the
brethren.
           

Galatians 5:13; Romans 13:10

         3.  Practice pure Christian love toward the brethren.
           

1Peter 1:22; Romans 12:9.

         4.  Be sure that your attitudes and thoughts place others before
you.
           

Romans 12:10; 1Cor 16:14; 1Peter 3:8

Pastor Christian Adjemian, Dipl.Div., Ph.D.

phone: 617.354.5512