A popular song states, "What the world needs is love." People all around us are starving
for love and affection. May our love reach out and help meet that need.
1. Circle keywords or phrases in the following Scriptures.
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love
one another. John 13:34 (NIV)
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one
another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:9,10 (NIV)
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make
every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:2,3
(NIV)
We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. Anyone
who does not love remains in death. I John 3:14 (NIV)
If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him,
how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue
but with actions and in truth. I John 3:17,18 (NIV)
And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Colossians 3:14 (NIV)
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he
who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. Romans 13:8
Love the LORD your God and keep his requirements, his decrees, his laws and his
commands always. Deuteronomy 11:1
2. Read 1 Corinthians Chapter 13
3. What do we learn about love in:
John 13:34
1 John 3:14
Romans 12:9,10
1John 3:17,18
Ephesians 4:2,3
Colossians 3:14
Romans 13:8
Deuteronomy 11:1
1 Corinthians 13:1-23
4. How can I apply the truth of these verses to my life today?