What is your favorite love song? Why?
Review the three ancient Greek words used for love examined in Sunday’s message. What insight does the scripture in which it is used provide for our understanding of each term?
“storge”—love found among family members, for example of a parent to child
Romans 12:10—
“philia”— love of friendship and affection
John 13:34—
1 John 4:19—
“agapao”—love that denies self for the sake of another
John 3:16—
Romans 5:8—
1 Thessalonians 3:12—
Read Matthew 21:28-32. Who was present when Jesus told this parable? (See Matthew 21:23)
What insight does this provide for understanding and applying the parable?
Describe the parable.
o What was the father’s instruction?
o How does each son initially respond?
Which son represented which group?
How do you think these leaders responded to Jesus’ parable? (See Matthew 22:15)
Which son’s story best represents your life story? How so?
Do you love God? How do you know?
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