"One Another" Series Introduction
As Jesus spent His last night with His disciples, he washed their feet, shared a meal with them, and gave them one last commandment. It was not a new commandment, but one that would take the Law of God to a new level: We should "love one another" as Christ loves us. How are we living out this simple but powerful command in our lives as we interact with the world around us, in our marriages, jobs, families, and church?
Verses:
John 13:33-35
Leviticus 19:18
Matthew 5:43-47
Jeremiah 31:29-34
Colossians 3:12-17
1 John 2:7-11
Discussion Questions:
Icebreaker: What is your favorite thing about the fall season?
1. Read 1 Corinthians 13:7-8a, how well do you think you demonstrate this kind of love to those in your life?
2. What are some things that you can do personally to remind yourself of the standard of God's love that we are to demonstrate in our lives?
3. What effect does us living out "loving one another" have on those around us?
4. In what negative ways can we affect the world when we fail at this and how can we make it right when we do?
5. Read Proverbs 10:12, how does this verse amplify what Jesus teaches in John 13:34 when He says we should "love one another"?