The Key to Loving Like Jesus!
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Reverend Larry Deering
Matthew 5:17
"Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.
Galatians 4:4
But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law,
Hebrews 4:15
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.
Matthew 3:13-16
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John.
But John tried to deter him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?"
Jesus replied, "Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness." Then John consented.
As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him.
Matthew 5:20-22
For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.
"You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.'
But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister The Greek word for [brother or sister] ([adelphos]) refers here to a fellow disciple, whether man or woman; also in verse 23. Some manuscripts [brother or sister without cause] will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, 'Raca,' An Aramaic term of contempt is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell.
Matthew 5:27-28
"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery.'
But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
Matthew 5:43-48
"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.'
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.
If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?
And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?
Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Matthew 5:39-41
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.
And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well.
If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.
Matthew 18:22
Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. Or [seventy times seven]
Romans 3:23
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
2 Corinthians 5:21
God made him who had no sin to be sin Or [be a sin offering] for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
