Broward Church: In the Meantime

Submission as God's Love Language | Richard Rodriguez

Episode Summary

This lesson explores biblical submission as an expression of love for God in contrast with rebellion. The lesson highlights submission as a core virtue of our faith, rooted in love for God and exemplified by Jesus Christ while pointing out that rebellion is a dangerous attitude which opposes God.

Episode Notes

I. Why Submit?

• A. Submission is God’s Love Language
  • John 14:15, 23-24
  • 1 Samuel 2:35
• B. Submission is Christlike
  • John 10:17-18
  • Philippians 2:5-11 

III. What Submission Looks Like: Jesus

• A. Example from Matthew 26:39-43

IV. Danger of Rebellion: God’s Opposition

• A. God Opposes the Proud
  • 1 Peter 5:5
• B. Obedience is better than Sacrifice
  • 1 Samuel 15:22-23

V. Discussion Questions

• What are the benefits of submission?
• What are the challenges of submission?
• What does submission look like to you?
• In what ways have you learned about the perils of rebellion?