LOVE DEFINED

1 Corinthians 13

Construction of 1 Corinthians 13:

The priority of love (1-3)
The picture of love (4-7)
The permanence of love (8-12)
The Person of love (13)

Conclusions from 1 Corinthians 13:

The way you love defines you as a Christian more than doing “Christian” things.

Love is as love does.

Remembering love wins in the end help you love now.

Jesus both defines and displays (perfect) love for you.

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GROUP / FAMILY DISCUSSION

What is the greatest love song ever?

How would people around you at work, etc. define love?

What are some ways that Christians pursue religious things over love?

How does this affect the church?

Being honest, which characteristic of love from verses 4-7 is easiest for you? Which is the most difficult? Why?

How have we shown love in our Life Group?

Read John 13:34-35. Jesus gives a command to love one another and states that it is the defining mark of a disciple.

What is the context for the passage? 

How does that help us understand how to love?

How can we love each other better in our Life Group?

How will loving each other better actually help us on mission to reach people for Jesus?

PRAY and ask the Spirit to help you love better.

PRAY and thank God for his love for you through Jesus. Be specific.