1 Corinthians 13
The of Love
The of Love
The of Love
Philia – Brotherly love
Eros – Romantic Love
Agape – Unconditional/Godlike Love
Sermon Talks:
- Can you think of a time in your own life where you did something “good” or “impressive,” but your internal motivation was actually pride or “showing off”?
- Paul lists impressive things: speaking in tongues, prophetic powers, and even martyrdom. Why do you think it is so easy for us to value “spiritual performance” more than the quiet, daily act of loving others?
- If you were to accomplish all your biggest goals this year but failed to love your family or coworkers, would you truly feel like “nothing”? Why is that such a hard pill to swallow?
- Why do we sometimes find a secret satisfaction in the “wrongdoing” or “failure” of people we don’t like? How does Agape love challenge that instinct?
- How has your understanding of God or faith changed since you were younger? What “childish” spiritual ideas have you “put away”?
- We are told that in Heaven, faith and hope will be “fulfilled” (we won’t need faith when we see God face-to-face), but love remains. How does knowing that love is the only thing that lasts forever change the way you prioritize your schedule this week?
- Pastor Corey suggested replacing the word “love” with “Jesus” in verses 4-7. Now, try replacing the word “love” with your own name. (e.g., “[Name] is patient, [Name] is kind…”).
- Which part of that sentence felt the most “untrue” today?
- How can you lean on Agape (God’s unconditional love) this week to help make that sentence a reality?
Pray about it: Meditate on God’s Word (1 Corinthians 13) and this week’s message
Adoration: What can I praise God for in light of what this teaches me?
Confession: What sin can I confess because of what this teaches me?
Thanksgiving: What can I thank God for in light of what He has done?
Supplication: What do I need to ask God in order to grow in light of this?