Main Idea:

Live out the _______ that’s ________ you!

L _________ people up with _______ words

O _____ it if you’ve _____________ it

V _____ others with ____________

E ___________ and express _____________

Talk About It:

1. What is your favorite ‘love story’ movie, and why?

2. Read 1 John 4:7-12 and discuss;. How have you experienced God’s love in your own life? What helps you to experience God’s love?

3. Read 1 Thessalonians 5:11 and Hebrews 3:13 & discuss. How have you experienced the power of this form of love? Who are some of the people you feel led to love more in this specific way?

4. Read Matthew 5:23-24 and 1 Peter 4:8 & discuss. Why is it hard to take responsibility when you’ve hurt someone? In which relationships do you need to step up your ‘own it’ game? Is there someone specific you need to do this with?

5. Read Philippians 2:3 and Galatians 5:13 & discuss. What is usually the result when you can’t perceive someone’s value? How can you grow in perceiving and relating to people based on their value?

6. Read John 15:9-17 , John 13:34, and Romans 12:9-10 and discuss. What are some ways you can receive and experience more of God’s love for you? How would this help you to love others well? What are some practical expressions of love you feel led or prompted to engage in this week?

7. Read 1 Corinthians 13:1-8. As you use the 1 Corinthians ‘loveometer’, how’s your personal ‘loveometer’ reading? What are you going to do about it?