We Should Love One Another
This week, we delve into the essence of love, genuine communication, and the necessity of vulnerability in relationships. Focused on the dual themes of "God is light" and "God is love," we examine the core of authentic Christian living. Our exploration is not merely theological but deeply practical, addressing the dynamics of honest communication and the significance of vulnerability in relationships. Additionally, we reflect on Jesus' demonstration of self-sacrificial love, highlighting the imperative of actively loving and supporting one another. Join us as we unravel the challenges and beauty of embodying Jesus' teachings on love, and how this can revolutionize our daily interactions and fortify our communities.
1. Do you remember being taught to love others? As a child was it connected to the Bible or just the right thing to do?
1. Do you remember being taught to love others? As a child was it connected to the Bible or just the right thing to do?
2. Is a person's love for others the first indication to you that they are true believers? What other signs are we tempted to use in this evaluation?
3. What is it about the model of love that Jesus provides that is most amazing to you?
4. What about the practice of this love do you find most challenging?
5. Describe what you think would happen on the local and global scale...if followers of Jesus began to shift from love in word to love in action?