What Love Is Bible Study Book

What is love? This six-week Bible study helps teen girls understand what true love looks like. By focusing on the life of Jesus, these girls will come to understand that Love is, first and foremost, a Someone. The more we understand Jesus, the more we understand God's original intent behind this overused, abused, and muddled word: love. Each week girls will do an in-depth study of one of Jesus' relationships described in the Bible. By examining the way Jesus interacted with others, they will see the perfect example of love. Through four repetitive phases—read, realize, respond, and retain—teen girls will learn a method of studying the Bible that they can apply to any Scripture passage and that will motivate them to read more frequently and independently in the future. By analyzing the Bible stories, each girl will in turn be able to analyze her own relationships to see if they are based on God’s idea of love, and will walk away with a deeper understanding of the love relationship God seeks to have with her. Features include: 6 sessions of study

Paul's famous passage on love, 1 Corinthians 13, is often quoted during weddings, but it has a far greater application in today's world. This beautiful, full-colour pamphlet unpacks this meaty chapter without sentimentalism, examining and applying the hard work of loving another human being: a spouse, child, friend, or neighbor.The "Love Chapter" in the Bible is one of the most precious passages of all time. The kind of love portrayed in 1 Corinthiansis true love, strong and determined--and it is not for the faint of heart. Understand the teachings and insights in depth to help you grow in your ability to love others with "no strings attached." Learn how to spot the pitfalls that can sabotage relationships, such as envy, selfishness, and pride. Contains incredible insight for all relationships--marriage, friendship, family, and more!Discusses the differences in the four kinds of love: * Agape (unconditional, God-like)* Philia (friendship)* Eros (pleasure, sexuality)* Storge (gift-love between parents and children)1 Corinthians 13 includes principles that bring healing and restoration to marriages and families today. This pamphlet is perfect for people who are engaged, married, or caretakers for the sick or elderly.

We see love everywhere. It binds husbands and wives, parents and children, brothers and sisters, and close friends. But all the love we experience in this world pales by comparison to the love God has shown to us. This was a love so profound that He “gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish” (John 3:16). In Experiencing the Love of God, you will look at key passages in Scripture that talk about the divine love that God has for you. You will see how the Bible is really a love story, for God—your Hero—was so determined to be with you that He went to incredible lengths to save you. One day, He will return for you and take you to the home He has prepared! God’s love is truly unparalleled, and all He asks is that you receive it! The Women of Faith® Bible Studies provide intriguing insights into topics that are relevant to women’s lives today. Each guide includes twelve weeks of study, down-to-earth illustrations, and reflections to help you move the truth from your head to your heart. A leader’s guide for use with small groups is also included.

In this ten session LifeGuide® Bible Study, Ruth Goring leads you to explore God's "word" for your life in singleness. You will learn to listen deeply to God, identify the gifts your life offers, cope effectively with temptation, make space for relationships, and grow into a sense of belonging.

One philosopher said that love is what the world needs now. Another pointed out that it is a battlefield. Some will say that it is all you need, and others will ask what it has to do with it. One compares it to a river, a razor, or a rose. Another declares that it hurts, and even that it stinks! We are obsessed with love. Love stories work their way into nearly every movie, play, book and fairy tale. However, when the Bible portrays love it defines it as a reality that is rooted in the very character of God. Which means that all other thoughts on the matter can only be true insofar as they are in keeping with love as it is revealed by God. While so many will spend their lives looking anywhere but the source of true love, the Truth is not hidden from view. This study is designed to be done individually or with a group. The goal is to understand the amazing love of God and find where we have been allowing the world to define a word that can only ever truly be known by knowing the One who, alone, is Love.

Author Stacy Mitch's background in college campus evangelization comes through loud and clear in this biblically rich and eminently practical study. Courageous Love takes seriously the fact that everyone is called to holiness, and offers sound, spiritual guidance to women of all ages and backgrounds. Stacy Mitch holds a bachelor's degree in secondary education and has worked as a high school religion teacher. She is a contributing author of the second edition of the Faith and Life elementary catechism series. She resides in Steubenville, Ohio, with her husband Curtis and their five children. About the Series: Intended for individual or group study, our Courageous series examines the teaching of Sacred Scripture on women and the feminine pursuit of holiness for women of all ages and walks of life. Each book includes a leader's guide and study questions to help promote and direct discussion.

Discover what Real Love Is What better way to learn what real love is than by consulting the author of it? While genuine love is becoming rarer by the day, it still exists. 1 Corinthians 13 is called "The Love Chapter" in the bible and in this 15-week study, you'll learn what true love is (and is not) according to God's word. You will review the qualities of a loving person so that you can develop them to form deeper relationships. Learn How to Fulfill the Greatest Commandment Find out how to love another person as God loves you and experience how good that can be. In the Bible, we are commanded to love God with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength and to love our neighbors as ourselves. Through this book, you will learn how to make this commandment a reality in your life and in doing so, claim the abundant life that God has for you. You Must Receive God's Love First In order to love others, you must first receive God's love for you. Unfortunately, many of us have emotional blocks in this area due to painful childhood experiences, negative influences, or guilt over past sins. But healing is possible once you realize that God doesn't love you because you are good, but because He is good! When you can receive God's love fully, then you can love yourself and love others out of the overflow. Within each week's bible study lesson, you will find focus scriptures to memorize related to the current topic; Lesson Insight that discusses the week's story in depth; Speak the WORD affirmations that confirm your identity in Christ; and Aim for Change that provides questions for further reflection and discussion. Once you review the criteria for love in this bible study, you will never again settle for a counterfeit. John 13:35: "By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."

At the heart of Jesus' call to us is the call to love others. But this can be so difficult. For one thing, others are not always very lovable; for another, loving others sometimes gets in the way of our own self-interests. But if we want to follow Jesus, love needs to be our lifestyle, and the way we treat others really does matter. It's not all sacrifice and pain, though. To be in loving relationship with others is to be truly alive--and it's the source of our greatest joy. This study will help you love others the way Jesus desires. You'll learn how to study the Bible as you examine and discuss topics such as Loving Others, Loving Our Families, Fellowship with Others, Getting Along with Others, Opposition from Others, Sharing Our Faith with Others, Serving Others. Each chapter has three main sections: Group Study (materials for a sixty- to ninety-minute small-group Bible study); Study Resources (notes and comments for use in both group and personal study); Personal Study (a series of reflection questions for use by group members on their own during the week). Extra help is available at the end of the book in the sections The Art of Leadership (tips on how to lead a small group) and Small Group Leader's Guide (notes on each session). The goal of PILGRIMAGE GUIDES is to understand what it means for us to meet and know Jesus. Through an examination of the spiritual disciplines of Bible study, prayer, and worship, we experience what it means to be a spiritual pilgrim--walking in a new way with God. And we look at how this new way changes the way we view others and live our lives in Christ. PILGRIMAGE GUIDES: Learning to Love God Learning to Love Ourselves Learning to Love Others