King Jesus, God so Loved, How Deep the Father’s Love for Us, More Like Jesus

What popular song can you think of in less than a minute, that has the word “love” in it? Take turns sharing what you came up with.

22 Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a sincere love of the brethren, fervently love one another from the heart… 7 The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer. 8 Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.

(1 Peter 1:1-2, 1 Peter 4:8)

(1 Peter 1:22-23, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 3:3, 1 Peter 4:1-3, 2 Peter 1:2-3, 2 Peter 1:4)

(2 Peter 1:12-15, John 21:18-19, 1 Peter 4:7-8, 2 Peter 3:11-13)

(1 Peter 4:8, Luke 22:31-34, Luke 22:55-62, John 21:15-17)

Restate the verse in your own words.

• What did you like about these verses?
• What did you learn about God?
• What did you learn about people?
• What did you rediscover about love?
• What did you learn about following Jesus?

Based on this lesson on “LOVE REDISCOVERED: LOVE FERVENTLY”, write down your action point to apply what you learned. Make it your “I Will…” statement and follow the S.M.A.R.T guideline to come up with a do-able action point.

Simple

Measurable

Appropriate

Realistic

Time-bound

“I Will _____________________________”

Who will you share these truths to this week?

Ask God to show you who are those He wants you to love fervently this week. Pray for their hearts to be open to Jesus. Take specific actions to show them God’s love beginning today and be intentional in sharing the gospel to them!

• Worship God for who He is, what He has done, and what He will do in our lives.

• Upright and moral governance of public servants; repentance and salvation for government leaders and citizens for a Christ-centered Philippines.

• God’s help and comfort, salvation for Israel, wisdom for their leaders in government, military and their soldiers as they defend themselves against terrorists’ attacks. PRAISE GOD for the release of hostages so far! Continue to pray for the release of the remaining ones.

• War in Ukraine to end, loss of lives prevented; conflict in African, East Asian and Middle East countries to stop. Pray for Christians from different countries who have been persecuted, attacked and killed in recent weeks.

• That CCF Members would honor and love God and make disciples.

• Elders, pastors, dleaders, and families (holy, humble, harmonious, happy, heart-working).

• Ministries and churches expansion worldwide.

• Worship and Training Center

• Prayer Mountain

• Deeper intimate relationship with God.

• Righteous living.

• Salvation of family and friends.

8 Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.