REVIEW: Love takes initiative.
- READ: 1 John 4:9 “God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him.”
- DISCUSS: How have you experienced God showing his love in specific and unearned ways?
REVIEW: Love takes risks.
- READ: 1 John 4:11 “Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other.”
- DISCUSS: Do you have any relationships where you could step toward showing love—even if you are uncertain about their response?
REVIEW: Love must be given away.
- READ: 1 John 4:12 “No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is brought to full expression in us.”
- DISCUSS: How has your pursuit of Jesus changed how you love others?
ASK:
What else did you get from this week's sermon? What actions or next steps can you take to apply it to your life?
PRAY:
For a deeper awareness of God’s love and the courage to give his love away to others.