1 Corinthians 13 gives us a very detailed definition of LOVE. Some of the Biblical narratives listed below illustrate examples of our
human responses. Use the theme for each week to think deeper about how we can better exemplify love in these instances and in our own lives.
human responses. Use the theme for each week to think deeper about how we can better exemplify love in these instances and in our own lives.
Week of: June 6-12
Theme: Patient
Scripture References: Luke 2:25-40 (Simeon & Anna), 2 Peter 3:8-9, Galatians 5:22
Theme: Patient
Scripture References: Luke 2:25-40 (Simeon & Anna), 2 Peter 3:8-9, Galatians 5:22
Week of: June 13-19
Theme: Kind
Scripture References: John 8:1-11 (Jesus & the Woman Caught in Adultery), Proverbs 11:16-17, Proverbs 12:25, Romans 2:4, Colossians 3:12, Galatians 5:22
Scripture References: John 8:1-11 (Jesus & the Woman Caught in Adultery), Proverbs 11:16-17, Proverbs 12:25, Romans 2:4, Colossians 3:12, Galatians 5:22
Week of: June 20-26
Theme: Does Not Envy
Scripture References: 1 Kings 11:45-12:24 (Rehoboam Brings a Split to the Nation), Proverbs 14:30, Ecclesiastes 4:4-6, Philippians 1:12-18, James 3:13-18
Theme: Does Not Envy
Scripture References: 1 Kings 11:45-12:24 (Rehoboam Brings a Split to the Nation), Proverbs 14:30, Ecclesiastes 4:4-6, Philippians 1:12-18, James 3:13-18
Week of: June 27-July 3
Theme: Does Not Boast/Is Not Proud
Scripture References: Daniel 4 (Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream), Proverbs 8:13, 11:2, 13:10, 16:18, 21:23, Philippians 3:4-11
Theme: Does Not Boast/Is Not Proud
Scripture References: Daniel 4 (Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream), Proverbs 8:13, 11:2, 13:10, 16:18, 21:23, Philippians 3:4-11
Week of: July 4-10
Theme: Does Not Dishonor Others
Scripture References: 1 Samuel 24 & 26 (David vs. Saul), Acts 10:23-48
Theme: Does Not Dishonor Others
Scripture References: 1 Samuel 24 & 26 (David vs. Saul), Acts 10:23-48
Week of: July 11-17
Theme: Is Not Self-Seeking
Scripture References: Acts 5 (Ananias & Sapphira), Luke 12:13-21
Theme: Is Not Self-Seeking
Scripture References: Acts 5 (Ananias & Sapphira), Luke 12:13-21
Week of: July 18-24
Theme: Is Not Easily Angered
Scripture References: Genesis 4:1-12 (Cain), 1 Samuel 25 (Nabal & Abigail), Ephesians 4:26
Theme: Is Not Easily Angered
Scripture References: Genesis 4:1-12 (Cain), 1 Samuel 25 (Nabal & Abigail), Ephesians 4:26
Week of: July 25-31
Theme: Keeps No Record of Wrongs
Scripture References: Matthew 18:21-35 (Jesus 7×70 & Unforgiving Servant), Psalm 103:8-18, Genesis 45 (Joseph)
Theme: Keeps No Record of Wrongs
Scripture References: Matthew 18:21-35 (Jesus 7×70 & Unforgiving Servant), Psalm 103:8-18, Genesis 45 (Joseph)
Week of: August 1-7
Theme: Does Not Delight In Evil/Rejoices in Truth
Scripture References: Jonah, 2 Samuel 12:1-25 (Nathan Confronts David’s Sin)
Theme: Does Not Delight In Evil/Rejoices in Truth
Scripture References: Jonah, 2 Samuel 12:1-25 (Nathan Confronts David’s Sin)
Week of: August 8-14
Theme: Always Protects
Scripture References: Ruth, Acts 27:27-44 (Paul’s Shipwreck)
Theme: Always Protects
Scripture References: Ruth, Acts 27:27-44 (Paul’s Shipwreck)
Week of: August 15-21
Theme: Always Trusts
Scripture References: 1 Kings 17:7-24 (Elijah Asks a Woman to Make Bread), Proverbs 3:5-6
Theme: Always Trusts
Scripture References: 1 Kings 17:7-24 (Elijah Asks a Woman to Make Bread), Proverbs 3:5-6
Week of: August 22-28
Theme: Always Hopes
Scripture References: Romans 5:1-5, Romans 15:13, Acts 16:16-40 (Paul & Silas Sing Praises in Jail)
Theme: Always Hopes
Scripture References: Romans 5:1-5, Romans 15:13, Acts 16:16-40 (Paul & Silas Sing Praises in Jail)
Week of: August 29-September 4
Theme: Always Perseveres
Scripture References: 1 Peter 1:5-9, Luke 22: 54-62 & John 21:15-24, Genesis 32:22-32 (Jacob Wrestles With an Angel), Hebrews 12:1-2
Theme: Always Perseveres
Scripture References: 1 Peter 1:5-9, Luke 22: 54-62 & John 21:15-24, Genesis 32:22-32 (Jacob Wrestles With an Angel), Hebrews 12:1-2