Christians have experienced persecution throughout the centuries and still do today. Jesus calls us to take up our cross and follow Him, and that may mean suffering or dying for the sake of the Gospel.
In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul reminds us that love is not just an emotion but also a self-sacrificing act. Meditate on this truth with the 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 video. While music plays, the text of this scripture is displayed along with corresponding pictures, to illustrate the meaning of these powerful words. ...
The focus of this passage is a small but powerful word: love. In the three verses of 1 John 4:7-10, John uses the word love nine times. Maybe he was trying to tell us something?This video, accompanied by instrumental music, displays the text of the passage while focusing on the word love. ...
Remind your group of the love we should show to all people—not just people who are like us. To go to church, lead ministries, or study the Bible is just not good enough if we forget to love people outside the church.