Brief Outline from Youth Lesson:
John 10:17-18 For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. 18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father."
For this reason- Not the only reason, but we see here that the Father loves the Son because of His sacrifice for us!
Because I lay down my life/That I may take it up again- These two are inseparable. He laid down His life so that He could take it up again. These was not a purposeless sacrifice. He always intended that our salvation would be completed in Him.
No one takes it- This was never a "have to"; Jesus was under no obligation to save us. Missing this is missing His love. Obligatory duty can be done in a loving manner, but true love goes beyond obligation and often involves sacrifice. Jesus demonstrated this perfectly. He is love.
I have authority/Charge from the Father- soveriegnty and submission
Ponder, pray, and propagate your perceptions.
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