Question of the week:

What is the worst haircut or hairstyle you ever had?

Start talking: READ THE WEEKLY VERSES AND DISCUSS THE QUESTIONS TOGETHER

God showed how much he loved us by sending his only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. This is real love—not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins. 1 John 4:9-10 NLT

• You are so valuable that God sent Jesus to die in your place as a sacrifice! That is an amazing kind of love! What areas in your life do you need to sacrifice to show love?

(Jesus) included everyone in his death so that everyone could also be included in his life, a resurrection life, a far better life than people ever lived on their own.

2 Corinthians 5:15B MSG

• God has a plan for everyone’s life—yours, mine, and even the family member you don’t want at Thanksgiving Dinner. What kind of a life does a Jesus’ centered, “resurrection life” look like?

Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:39 NIV

• Have you ever felt far from God? What was a way that God drew you back to Him? If you feel far away now, what can you do to come closer?

• Nothing can separate us from God’s love—nothing. How does knowing that God loves you no matter what make you feel?

Action Step:

WRITE DOWN (ON PAPER OR ON YOUR PHONE) ONE ANSWER TO EACH OF THE FOLLOWING:

Love is action-oriented. What are some ways you can show God’s love this week?