Announcement: Family dedications (child) will be held on May 21st. Follow this link if you are interested in participating (Link Here) Icebreaker:
Who has made you feel the most loved in your life and why?
Sermon Discussion-1 John 4:15-21
John says “God Is Love”. (The Podcast focused on this the most)
What is your definition of perfect love?
Are there things that flow out of God’s love that are hard for you to embrace?
How do your behaviors and attitudes reflect one who still believes God’s love is dependent on your actions?
What are some of your fears about God? About others? About circumstances?
How does the perfect love of God address each one of these fears?
How can “remaining in” God’s perfect love bring us closer to God?
What do you think keeps you from experiencing that love and closeness with God?
How can you run to God to grow in that area of your life?
Going Deeper - 1 John 3:16-20, 4:7-11:
The “agape” love in 1 John could be defined as: anintelligent, purposeful attitude of esteem and devotion; a selfless, purposeful, outgoing attitude that desires to do good to the one loved.
In light of this definition, how would you define hate?
Is it possible to walk in love yet “not like” another? Explain your answer.
What is John's message to us regarding hard relationships if we claim to love God?
Think about a relationship in which you are struggling to offer Love.
How is God challenging you? What behavior or attitude needs to change?
Prayer (Considering this and using it as a prayer prompt for group prayer time)
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