
The Gift of Sharing
December 11, 2020
1 John 4:7-21
Big Idea: God’s love is more
“agapetoi, agapomen” 1 John 4:7a
We
“Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” 1 John 4:7bMark 12:30-31, John 13:34-35
We
“No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.” 1 John 4:12“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.” 1 Jn. 4:16
“In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment…” 1 Jn. 4:17a
We
“Whoever loves God must also love his brother.” 1 John 4:21bPsalm 96:1-3
Read John 21 and Memorize 1 John 4:7
Questions for Further Reflection/Discussion:
- Why is the command to love others so frequently repeated?
- Why is it so difficult to love others?
- Read 1 John 3 and answer the following questions:
a. Thoughts/Questions/Observations?
b. Why does he so vividly describe God’s love?
c. Why is he warning people about the truth?
d. What’s the bottom line of the passage?
e. What are ways Jesus demonstrated love?
f. What’s the connection between God’s love and ours?
g. Where does our confidence come from? - What’s your takeaway from Sunday’s message?