Group Notes | February 22

God’s Love And Its Impact On Others
February 22, 2015

Open:

Even when our desires are to please Christ, often we lack love in relationships for those in our lives. Can you give some examples of situations that can cause love to fail?
Last week we looked at Part 1 of God’s Amazing Love and how it impacts our lives. This week we will go to Part 2 and consider how that love that comes from Him into our lives should extend outwardly to those around us.

Discuss:

1. In 1 John 3:1-10, we learned that God calls believers His children, and that He has much work to do in us. We also learned His love should change us. How did that study make you more aware of His love this past week?

2. Read 1 John 3:11-24. What is the main thought that runs through this entire section of Scripture?

3. Why is it so important to God that we show love to others—that He actually demands it of us?

4. Read Romans 5:8. What does this passage tell us of God’s love for us?

5. Give some examples of evidence that His love has transformed your life.

6. Someone re-read verse 18. Love is not a passive word, but one that denotes action! Give some examples of ways you show love to your brothers and sisters, rather than simply saying “I love you.”

7. Read James 2:14-17. What is James saying? How does it line up with John’s words?

8. Obeying God’s commandment to love others helps fulfill His plan for you. Do you see confirmation of verse 24 in your life?

Close:

Loving our Christian brothers and sisters shows the depth of our love for Christ. In your small group time, take a moment to list anyone with whom you need to mend a relationship, and this week intentionally begin to do so. Before you break up, pray earnestly that your life would reflect God’s love to those whom you meet this week, so much so that they would know you are a Christian by your love.

Memory Verse: 1 John 3:23: “And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave us commandment.”