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Discussion Guide

A Different Kind of Love

Da'Mar Hodge
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February 16, 2025

Main Idea

The main idea of the sermon was that true Christian love is a deep, sincere love that comes from a heart purified by obedience to the truth. This love is a reflection of our new character and rebirth in Christ, not of perishable human seed but of the imperishable word of God. Pastor stressed that we are saved not only from sin but for the purpose of loving others in a way that reflects God's love for us, as described in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.

Scripture References

1 Peter 1:22-25, John 13:34-35, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

1. How can we practice purifying ourselves by obeying the truth in our daily lives?

We often focus on what we've been saved from, but not what we've been saved for; we're purified to have sincere love for each other.

2. In what ways can we demonstrate sincere love to our community that reflects our rebirth in Christ?

Discussion Questions:

3. How does understanding our new identity in Christ change the way we love others?

4. What are some practical steps we can take to embody the characteristics of love found in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7?

5. How can we ensure that our love for one another is not just a feeling but a choice that we make every day?

Our new character, thought process, and love come from being born again, not of perishable seed but of God's imperishable seed.

Summary

In the sermon 'A Different Kind of Love,' Pastor shared how Christians are called to love others deeply and sincerely, as instructed in 1 Peter 1:22-25. He emphasized that our purification comes from obeying the truth, which leads to sincere love for one another. This love is not just for our benefit but for the community, reflecting the new character given by God through rebirth. Pastor also highlighted that our ability to love in this way stems from being born again of imperishable seed, through the living word of God, which endures forever, contrasting with the perishable nature of human glory.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Let us strive to love one another deeply from the heart, reflecting the sincere love that comes from being purified by the truth.

Commit to embodying the characteristics of love described in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 in our daily interactions with others.

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