Sunday, September 21st

 Love as Movement 
1 John 4:7-21 (MSG)

In a divided world, love in the way of Jesus is not always easy to define, especially when his followers rigorously disagree. Is love simply avoiding harm? Finding a third way? How do we tell the difference between love framed as self-denial versus self-betrayal? The early church also faced tribalism, yet what endured was a movement of love stronger than every threat. This Sunday we’ll explore what set the Jesus movement apart and how we can stay rooted in his love when conflict surrounds us.
The earliest Christians discovered a love strong enough to outlast every threat—can we?
~ Pastor Lea

 Questions to ponder before or after Sunday, on your own, or with others:

1. How would you define love today? Be specific, what does love look like in the workplace, at home, amongst friends, in public?

2. Where do you think you first learned love requires self-betrayal, how is self-denial different?

3. What might Jesus want for us when we are called enemies by other Christians?

4. Is there an invitation of Jesus to align your heart with his way in the coming week?