We Love Each Other
When we love each other, life certainly changes for the better. But, loving people and receiving love from others can be complicated and risky. This essential quality is what Jesus identified as a distinguishing marker of our identity in him. What would LifePoint church look like and feel like if we continued growing to love each other unselfishly?
Read Matthew 22:37-40 and compare these words with Deuteronomy 6:1-9. What do you observe about these passages? Become quiet and remember what you have read. What do you hear Jesus saying to you?
Who are some people who intentionally shared their faith with you? How could you be part of sharing faith in Jesus with next generations?
What makes it difficult to “know” and “be known” by others? What specific action could you take to “know” and “be known” by someone else?
How have you received and given love imperfectly to others? Is there anyone that you need to forgive or to ask for forgiveness?
Read John chapter 13, paying special attention to Jesus’ action in verses 1-17 and his command in verses 34-35. How have you received God’s perfect love into your heart and life? Who needs to experience God’s love from you and how will you share that love?
Searching for the Generous Life
Just like modest investments can grow over time, our investment into God's kingdom generates growth and produces eternal dividends. The apostle Paul presented the Macedonian believers as an example of generous giving to the Corinthian church and to us. Let's explore...
Searching for Reconciliation
Confronting others concerning biblical/theological compromise is never easy or pleasant. Such encounters must be handled with sensitivity to the needs of others, directed by spiritual wisdom and the Scriptures, and guided by the Holy Spirit. Paul closed chapter two of...
Searching for Courage
On the surface, hearing God and following His commands seems straightforward. However, when God calls us to do something that generates fear in us and feels daunting, second-guessing His call becomes reasonable. Finding the courage to obey such a call is overwhelming....
Searching for the Abundant Life
Jesus explicitly explained his purpose when He said “…I came so that they would have life, and have it abundantly” (Jn 10:10). He said similar things many times, and these ideas are repeated, over and over again, by those who wrote the New Testament. Yet many people,...
Searching for Real Friendship
Some relationships may imitate friendship, but there’s no substitute for the real thing. Exploring the relationship between David and Jonathan in the Bible, we’ll identify some distinguishing features of friendship that are often overlooked and discover how to infuse...