Family LOVE

The way of Love

(lesson 1 of 2 for week 1)

 

             Read John 15 and also read about Isaac and Rebekah in Genesis 25- 27 and notice in Jacob’s story and in Malachi’s words the passionate heart of God’s love for you fulfilled in Christ Jesus.

 

1         Do “love” and “hate” mean something more than simple emotions? Can “love” be a decision, an act of the will, as well as a feeling or an emotion?

2         Read Malachi 1:2-3. How does this passage describe God’s love?

3         If God loves what is good, how would He respond to what is evil and destroy His dear creation (Ps. 5:4-5)?

4         Though your sin offends His holiness and righteousness, His fatherly love constrains His heart. In Holy Baptism He washes away your sins. He lovingly embraces you as His dear child through Christ. Though you lie and deceive like Jacob and Rebekah, though you despise His blessings like Esau, He extends His gracious hand in mercy as if to say, “Come here, My child, and kiss Me” (Gen. 27:26). He makes you the heir of all the blessings that belong to His firstborn, Jesus. 

Fruit of the Spirit

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New Bible Study Starting September 1

Jesus said, "I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit -- fruit that will last" (John 15:16) 

Christ called you and every other believer to bear fruit.

But what fruit?

How will you bear fruit as a believer?

By studying one word every 2 weeks from the 'fruit of the Spirit' found in Galatians 5:22-23 you will understand the Holy Spirit's work of sanctification, recognize your personal strengths and weaknesses in view of God's calling and identify ways you can bear fruit in the Lord's service.

Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness,

Gentleness, Self-Control

 

 Please read Galatians 5 before we start our study and prayfully consider how you can add this Bible study to your busy life this fall.