The Bible is the greatest book in the world; it is the heart of God. The Book of John is the heart of the Bible, and Johns 3:16 is the heart of the Book of John. John 3:16 is the best known and most quoted verse in the Bible. No doubt all of us are familiar with this verse. Our scripture is not only familiar, but it is both simple and profound. It is simple enough for a child to understand, yet so profound that scholars cannot reach its depth.

John 3:16 is a divine love story. All of us are familiar with love stories. There is the love story of “Romeo and Juliet.” There is the love story of “Gone with the Wind,” and the love story of “My Fair Lady” and many others. Perhaps you have or will have your own love story. So, no doubt all of us can identify with love stories. Our Scripture today is not about just any love story, but it is about a divine love story, the greatest love story. John 3:16 is the greatest love story!