1 John Series Pt. 4
Love and hate. Two of the strongest words in the English langauge. Yet, also two of the most carelessly used words. This week we’re not focusing on the careless use of these words, though we should be mindful of this problem. We’re focusing on what these words mean, especially in the context of answering the question “How then shall we live?” What does it mean to act like a Christian? John has some important words for us to consider this week!
Love and Hate Angel and Devil by MendyZ M Zimmerman
Anchor Passages:
1 John 2:7-11 NASB1995 - Beloved, I am not writing a new - Bible Gateway
Galatians 5:22-23 NASB1995 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, - Bible Gateway
Based on the sermon, the two basic ways to live are _______ or ______________.
How do you become a Christian? _____________ and ____________________.
Read 1 John 2:9 - What do you think walking in “darkness” actually means?
Read 1 JOhn 2:10 - What do you think walking in the “light” actually means? Read the context around these verses to help you.
Thinking about what you know from this passage and elsewhere in the Bible - what does “loving” your brother and sister in Christ look like?
Why do you think “hate” is such a strong word? Could John be claiming if you hate other Christians you are not actually a Christian?
Read Galatians 5:22-23. How might the “Fruit of the Spirit” help us understand a Christian definition of love and show us the opposite of hate?
Answers: 1. Love, Hate, 2. Turn, Trust, 3.
This remake of the 1960's hymn is a joy-filled song that reminds us that the call to love one another is a joyful command, not a labourious one. While loving one another can often be challenging, when we submit together to the Spirit it is a wonderful calling and leads to the only true “rich” life one this side of the New Creation.