Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I will put others first.
Faith Verse
Romans 12:2 (NLT)
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.
Question of the Day: What does love mean?
Read about It
Read: 1 Corinthians 13:4–7
Have you ever tried to describe something to someone who has never seen it? It’s pretty hard and means you have to explain what it is like and what it is not like. That’s what Paul is doing in these verses. The church in Corinth seemed to need some teaching about showing love to others. So Paul reminded them what God’s love is and what it’s not. It’s a little like how Jesus reminded the host at the banquet to show kindness to others.
It can be easy to think that we are good at loving others. But sometimes we lose our way, and we end up just loving ourself. It’s important that we know what God says love is and what it isn’t. Then we can stay on track and reflect God’s perfect love to others.
Talk about It
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Question 1. How would you describe love? Answer 1. Answers will vary.
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| Question 2. How do these verses describe love?
Answer 2. Love is patient and kind. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and lasts in every situation. (1 Corinthians 13:4, 7)
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| Question 3. Why do you think Paul needed to tell people what love is and isn’t?
Answer 3. Answers will vary.
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Question 4. Can you remember a time when you were unloving to someone else? What could you have done differently? Answer 4. Answers will vary.
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| Question 5. What are some ways we can show God’s kind of love to others?
Answer 5. Answers will vary. |
Pray about It
Dear Jesus, thank You for showing us what love should look like. Help us to show God’s love to everyone. Amen.