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I LOVE THAT! Love is . . .

The following questions can be used as a weekly recap in a small group setting or as a personal study aid for the sermon preached by Lead Pastor Tommy Dove at the Grace Place on Sunday, July 23, 2017.  Past sermons are available offline at www.nashvillechurch.com.  Click on “Media” to view the video.

Weekly Warm-up:
How are you spending your hot, summer days?
What outdoor activity do you have to do but hate?
What outdoor activity do you do because you love it?

Weekly Overview:
At the end of my mom’s journey with dementia, she was bedridden and could not speak.  The day before she passed, her tech told me something amazing and wonderful.  My mom said, “I love you,” to those who cared for her.  How could that be?  I have pondered that inconceivable fact much in the five years since then and here is what I know – love remains.  Somehow.  Someway.  God is love.  When we have God, we are love.  When all else is stripped away, God remains.  Love remains.
Weekly Discussion Questions:
Read 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
What makes Agape love (God’s love) so unique?
How is love exclusive but also inclusive?
When is it hardest for you to love?
How can you demonstrate love more in your circle?
Why is it possible to share love and not run out?
How does the Holy Spirit help us develop deeper love?
Who in your life needs to hear “I love you” more?

Group Prayer:
Pray for a deeper understanding of love.
Pray for your small group.

Pray for your pastors.
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