I John Assured | The Priority of Love

 “Assured: The Priority of Love”

1 John 2:7-11

• The connection is love. (1 John 2:7-8; 3:11, Mark 12:28-31, Romans 13:9)

 

 

Question #2: What makes the old commandment new?

• It’s new in example. (John 13:1)

 

 

 

• It’s new in reach. (John 4:4, Romans 5:7-8)

 

 

 

• It’s new in teaching. (1 John 2:8)

 

 

 

Question #2:  How is it possible for me to love others?

• Christ in me. (1 John 2:8, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 5:22-23, Philippians 4:5-8)

 

 

Response:

• Who do you find difficult to love? (1 John 2:9-11)

 

• What is one way you can show love to that person this week? (John 13:34-35, 1 Corinthians 13)

DISCUSSION POINTS for STUDENTS and ADULTS 

1.  What are the two greatest commandments? (Matthew 22:36-40)

2. How have you seen the commandment to love, lived out in the life of others? (John 13:1)

3. What happens when we try to love others in our own strength and not in Christ? (1 John 2:8, 2 Corinithians 5:17)

4. Do you know someone who is difficult to love?  What is one way you can show love to that person this week? (1 John 2:9-11, John 13:34-35)

Don’t forget to check out our CB students LifeGroup resource page, too!

DISCUSSION and ACTIVITY for KIDS (infant – 5th grade)

Kids in grades k4-5th, view this video: CLICK HERE   then, complete the discussion below.

Kids infant – 3 or 4 years old, view and sing along with this video: CLICK HERE .

1. Make a list of people you love. Make a list of things you love. Why do you love those things?
2. Why do we need to love God first? How does our relationship with God help us to love others?
3. How has God shown you love? How do you show love to God?
4. How do you show love to your parents? Your friends? Your siblings?

Don’t forget to check out the CB kids LifeGroup resource page.

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