COP 2017 BIBLE STUDY & HOME CELL WEEK 47

THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2017 BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE

WEEK 47 – SUNDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 19, 2017.

TOPIC: ATTRIBUTES OF TRUE LOVE

Main Text: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13

Memory Verse: And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love - 1 Corinthians 13:13

Introduction

Love is a word that is commonly used in everyday discourse. It connotes different things to different people. However, the foundation of true love is Jesus Christ. Many individuals show love in various ways. For many people, giving of gifts to others is a good demonstration of love. In today’s passage, Paul teaches us about the real attributes of love. As we strive to be good examples of Jesus, we must endeavour to show love as He does. Our study today focuses on the true nature of love.

Questions for Discussion

1. What are the attributes of love? Verses 4-8

2. “Love does not delight in evil”. Verse 6. Discuss

3. Why is love considered the greatest virtue?

4. In which ways can Christians show love to others?

5. What are the hindrances to showing love and how can we overcome them?

Conclusion

Love is patient, love is kind; it does not envy, it does not boast and is not proud. These are but a few of the attributes of love. Human as we are, we sometimes find these attributes challenging. Our human tendencies seem to override the need to show love to others. We see in today’s study that love is greater than faith and hope. This is an interesting revelation as it gives us an understanding that if we persist in showing love, we will definitely be rewarded. Jesus teaches us to love our enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything in return. In doing this, our reward would be great (Luke 6:35). Be an agent of love.

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THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2017 HOME CELL OUTLINE

WEEK 47 – SUNDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 19, 2017.

ACTIVITY: PASTORAL CARE GROUPINGS / FOLLOW UP & VISITATIONS

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READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR GUIDE

Week 47 (Sunday 19^th November to Saturday 25^th November, 2017)     

1. Sunday:          Acts 20-23
2. Monday:         Acts 24-28     
3. Tuesday:        Romans 1-3
4. Wednesday:   Romans 4-7  
5. Thursday:      Romans 8-10  
6. Friday:           Romans 11-13  
7. Saturday:       Romans 14-16

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