Week of April 30, 2012

1. Read 1 John 3:11-24.
2. What person really taught you what love is all about?  How?
3. How does the story of Cain and Abel (Genesis 4:1-8) illustrate the meaning of "love one another"?  How does the cross of Christ illustrate the same point?
4. How does John's definition of love (v. 16-18) differ from your experience and expression of love in romantic relationships?  in your family?  in your church?
5. V. 21-22.  Does obedience result in answered prayer or obedience move us to pray?  Why?
6. V. 24.  Does obedience result in unions with God or does union with God result from obedience?  Why?
7. Make a list of all the ways that God gives us assurance in this passage.  See v. 14, 16, 19, 20, 24.  Which means the most to you?
8. Are there people you cannot get along with?  What can you do about it this week?  Are you willing to try?  Pray for one another....