Elder David Hunter’s message centers on the profound, transformational love of God and the calling it places on believers’ lives. He begins by referencing Titus 3:4-5, affirming that salvation is a result of God’s mercy, not human effort, and that we are saved to live lives marked by doing good. Drawing from passages like Galatians 2:20 and John 15, he emphasizes that Christ lives within us, empowering us to bear spiritual fruit through love, patience, and self-control. Elder Hunter stresses that abiding in Christ and cultivating God’s love transforms us from within, enabling us to love others sacrificially and reflect God’s character in a world that often promotes selfishness and conditional love. He contrasts divine love with worldly values, highlighting that God’s love redefines strength, success, and fulfillment by prioritizing humility, servanthood, and putting others first.

Continuing with this theme, Elder Hunter brings focus to Palm Sunday, where Jesus entered Jerusalem on a humble donkey rather than a grand steed, exemplifying divine humility and love. He reminds listeners that Jesus knew the crowd would soon betray Him, yet He loved them still—a testament to the unwavering, unconditional nature of God’s love. Referencing 1 Corinthians 13, he illustrates how Jesus’s actions embodied love that is patient, kind, humble, and enduring. This radical love challenges societal norms and invites believers to live visibly transformed lives. Rather than performative faith or self-promotion, Elder Hunter calls on the audience to pursue authentic relationships with God and others, practicing sacrificial love as Jesus did. Ultimately, he urges believers to let God’s love be the standard for their actions, shaping a life that truly reflects Christ’s heart and mission.