7.20.25 - God Is Love (Kenny Camacho)
SCRIPTURE: 1 Corinthians 13 & 2 Corinthians 4:1-6
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REFLECTION/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
What does it mean to say that “God is love”?
Can you think of a situation in your life where understanding God's love changed the way you acted or felt towards someone else?
In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul emphasizes that “love does not insist on its own way.” What do you think this means?
How can you practice not insisting on your own way in a disagreement with a friend, a family member, a coworker, a neighbor?
What do you think of the idea of “holding space”? Can you see this idea at work in God’s treatment of us? Can it influence how you treat others?
Reflect on a time when someone “held space” for you: how did it feel? What ended up happening?
This message encourages us to act without losing heart when loving others. What are some challenges you face when it comes to showing unconditional love?
Paul says Christians are ambassadors of God’s perfect love: what might this mean for you?
Where do you need to go in order to meet new people and build deeper, more loving relationships with them?