February's Topic: Love - Choosing to treat others the way you want to be treated.
GOD VIEW: THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE LOVE AND GOD’S CHARACTER, AS SHOWN THROUGH GOD’S BIG STORY

All throughout the Bible, the writers of Scripture remind us that God is love. From the creation of the world to God’s relentless pursuit of us, God has
shown time and again that love is most important. Even though we’ve all sinned, God loved us enough to make a way for us to have a forever relationship
with Him. The Gospels are full of moments where Jesus prioritized love above all else, especially when He summed up the greatest commandment with: Love God and love your neighbor as yourself. Jesus made this real when He showed us how much God loves us by sacrificing His life for our sins.

Memory Verse: “HERE IS WHAT LOVE IS. IT IS NOT THAT WE LOVED GOD. IT IS THAT HE LOVED US AND SENT HIS SON TO GIVE HIS LIFE TO PAY FOR OUR SINS.” --1 JOHN 4:10, NIRV

WEEK 1

Bible Story: No Greater Love; John 15:12-13
Bottom Line: Love others because Jesus loves you.

WEEK 2

Bible Story: Jesus at the Home of Martha and Mary; Luke 10:38-42
Bottom Line: Love others with your time.

WEEK 3

Bible Story: Love Your Enemies; Matthew 5:43-47
Bottom Line: Love others because they matter to God.

WEEK 4

Bible Story: A Woman Pours Perfume on Jesus at Bethany; Mark 14:1-9
Bottom Line: Love God with everything you’ve got.

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