❖ Video ❖ Audio (Message) Because “Love One Another” is difficult (John14:15-24) Mari Yoshino Today we continue with the Gospel of John, reading from 14:15-24. Let’s quickly begin by reading the first verse. John 14:15. A. “Love one another” 1. If we receive Jesus’ love and love Him (15) 15 “If you love me, keep my commands.  Jesus’ commandment was stated a little earlier. It’s 13:34. 13:34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. “Love one another.” This is the command Jesus gave us. I don’t think anyone would oppose this command, whether they believe in Jesus…

❖ Video ❖ Audio (Message) Happy? Lucky? Blessed? (Proverbs 8:32-36) Andy Nagahara Today’s reading of Proverbs in the series is chapter 8, verses 32-36. Today we would like to listen again to what God is telling us from here. This section is a summary of the first part that we have read so far. It may be difficult to understand just by reading this part, so let’s briefly review the content so far and the background. The Old Testament is the Jewish scriptures that existed before Jesus Christ came to this world. The 39 documents are arranged into four types: 1) the history of Judaism and the Israelites, 2) commandments…

❖ Video ❖ Audio (Message) The Meaning of Believing in Jesus and Its Fruit (John14:8-14) Mari Yoshino Today we continue with the Gospel of John, reading from 14:8-14. This passage begins with one of the disciples, who could not quite grasp who Jesus was, asking Him a question. Jesus’ response teaches us what it means to know Him and thereby know God, and what faith truly is. Furthermore, Jesus also reveals what we gain through having faith. As usual, let’s read it bit by bit. First, verses 8-9. A. Knowing God through Jesus 1. We desire to see God’s face directly (8-9) 8 Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father…

❖ Video ❖ Audio (Message) The origin of Wisdom (Proverbs 8:22-31) Andy Nagahara Today in our Proverbs series, we are going to read verses 8:22-31. Throughout chapter 7, Proverbs teaches the importance of listening to Wisdom. And up until the previous part of chapter 8, Wisdom has been introducing itself and teaching us about its nature. Today’s passage continues that introduction, but here he speaks specifically about the origin of Wisdom. 1. Wisdom created before the creation of the world (22-26) 22 “The LORD brought me forth as the first of his works, before his deeds of old;23 I was appointed from eternity, from the beginning, before the world began.24…

❖ Video ❖ Audio (Message) The Fruits of Wisdom (Proverbs 8:12-21) Andy Nagahara Today in our Proverbs series, we will read verses 8:12-21. Last week we talked about how Jesus is the manifestation of God’s wisdom. Today’s passage tells us that this wisdom gives us the power to reap a bountiful harvest, enough to fill our storehouses. It teaches us about the great power we have, the harvest we can expect, and how to use it. 1. The power to live in reality as followers of Jesus (12-16) 12 “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion.13 To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate…