Objective: To transform our lives and relationships, by living into what it means to be Christlike.

The Touch of God

Colossians 3:12 NLT… Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

Introduction: Love is a pure motivator. Reference Hebrews 10:24 Phileo (brotherly), Eros (passionate), Storge (familial), Agape (sacrificial).

Transition: To be like Jesus, we must investigate His hands so we can evaluate ours.

Exposition: There is grace in a touch from God!

Jesus displays the kind of grace we must be busy dispensing in Matthew 8:1-4… Large crowds followed Jesus as he came down the mountainside. 2 Suddenly, a man with leprosy approached him and knelt before him. “Lord,” the man said, “if you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean.” 3 Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” he said. “Be healed!” And instantly the leprosy disappeared. 4 Then Jesus said to him, “Don’t tell anyone about this. Instead, go to the priest and let him examine you. Take along the offering required in the law of Moses for those who have been healed of leprosy. This will be a public testimony that you have been cleansed.”

Conclusion: What we have received from God comes with great responsibility.