Yass Community Baptist Church
Culture Code One: Love
John 15:9-12 NIV
Culture Code: New Series
Whether you think the culture of the world going to hell in a hand basket or has progressed to a new enlightened level, the culture of the world shouldn't define the culture of the church.
In this series we will explore the biblical cultural values that should define the culture of the church.
Romans 12:2 NIV
Love One Another
As Jesus neared his death on the cross he made one thing clear about how his disciples should act towards one another once he was gone. His command was clear: love each other.
Love is the defining cultural value of the church.
As he loved us
What defines the way those in the church should love each other? What is the standard of love that we are called to aspire to?
John 13:34-35 NIV
John 15:12 NIV
John 15:17 NIV
1 Corinthians 13:1-3 NIV
Love in Practice: Acceptance | Action | Affection
John 15:12 NIV
Romans 15:7 NIV
Acceptance
1 John 3:16-18 NIV
Affection
Romans 16:16 NIV
Here are the all the kiss references if you want to look them up
Romans 16:16 | 1 Corinthians 16:20 | 2 Corinthians 13:12 | 1 Peter 5:14
May we overflow with love for one another.
As our life groups gather this week, we have attached our reference verse and some questions to prompt a deeper discussion and search into this week's topic.
If you are not currently part of a life group, and would like to join a small group of like minded people in fellowship and connection during the week, please contact Nick on 0417472474 to register your interest.
1 Thessalonians 3:12 NIV
John 15:9-12 NIV
1. "Love is the defining cultural value of the church" In what ways have you experienced this to be true in practice?
2. How does loving each other in the church "as Jesus loved us" shape the way we love each other?
1 Corinthians 13:1-3 NIV
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Final Prayer
Pray the words of 1 Thessalonians 3:12 over your life group and our church family.
1 Thessalonians 3:12 NIV