Love That Lasts

John 19:25-27

I. The Loyalty Of Love – vv. 25-26
Standing by the cross were -

A. Mary, the mother of Jesus.

B. Other women: Salome, sister of Mary and mother of James and John; Mary, the wife of Clopas; and Mary Magdalene.

C. John, the beloved disciple.

II. The Look Of Love – v. 26

A. Upon the multitude – Luke 23:34

B. Upon the thieves crucified with Him – Luke 23:39-43

C. Upon Mary – v. 26

D. Upon John – v. 26

E. Upon others at the foot of the cross

F. Upon us

III. The Language Of Love – vv. 26-27

A. To Mary – v. 26

“Woman, behold your son!”

B. To John – v. 27

“Behold your mother!”

IV. The Links Of Love – vv. 26-27

A. To our Lord – See Romans 8:35-39

B. To family

· Honor father and mother. – Exodus 20:12

· Provide for the needs of the family. – I Timothy 5:8

C. To those in the family of God

V. The Labor Of Love – v. 27

A. Exemplified by John

“And from that hour that disciple took her to his own home.”

B. Expected of us

“If anyone loves me, he will keep my word…” (John 15:23)