The Way You Love The Church Will Prove You Are My Disciples

Verses:

John 13:34-35

Ephesians 5:25-26

Ephesians 2:19-22

Matthew 28:19

Ephesians 4:15-16

2 Corinthians 9:6-7

John 13:1-17

Acts 4:32,42-47

Discussion Questions:

Icebreaker (optional): What is your favorite food or tradition on Thanksgiving?

1.Why is it important to understand who the church is and what the purpose of the church is? How does this help us love the church?

2.Give examples of how we all can love the church. Share a specific example of how you as a couple have loved the church. 

3.How does the example of Jesus washing the disciples feet show real Godly love for the them and what can we do to imitate this love with our brothers and sisters in Christ? 

4.Give an example of how loving the church in this way proves we are disciples and what effect does it have on the nonbelievers that whiteness it?

5.Why is humility so important as a believer in Christ?