Community Group Resources

1. Have someone in your group give a 2-minute summary of the message from this Sunday.
2. Read the passage together as a group. What words, phrases, or verses stand out to you and why? Share your observations with the group.
3. How did this message challenge or enhance your understanding of what love is?
4. Read verses 1-3. What is Paul teaching here? How does this challenge our understanding of the Christian life?
5. Read verses 4-7. Where do these verses challenge you the most to grow in your love for others?
6. “Biblical love is others-centered concern that cares for the needs and seeks the good of those around us rather than ourselves.” How can you specifically seek the good of those around you, even this week?
7. How is the attributes of love in 1 Corinthians 13 seen fully in God’s love for us in Jesus Christ? How does this motivate our love for others? (See 1 John 4:19)
8. What action step do you need to take in response to this week’s message? How can your group hold you accountable to this step?

Action Step

1. Read 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. What is one way, based off these verses, that you need to grow in love? Take some time to reflect and journal your answer to this question. In addition, spend some time in prayer, asking for the Lord to grow you to be a more loving person.
2. Who is one person in your life you can actively show love to this week? Think of 1-2 ways you can actively show love to that person this week, and do it.