"So Loved the World..." Questions for Reflection and Discussion

The beginning of John 3:16, “For God so loved the world” translated more literally reads, “For God loved the world in this way: He gave His One and Only Son…”God’s love for us is active in that it prompted Him to give His One and Only Son. How is this different from how many define love?

In what ways do the following Scriptures reveal God’s love as active?

Romans 5:7-8—

Ephesians 2:4-5—

Deuteronomy 7:7-8—

Romans 8:38-39—

2 Corinthians 13:14—

How does God’s love transform human love?

1 John 4:19—

Ephesians 5:1—

Colossians 3:12-14—

Hosea 3:1—

1 John 2:15, 4:1-8, 11-12—

In view of the love God has lavished on us, how are we to love others? (see also Matthew 5:43-47)