34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”
John 13:34-35
Q & A：
- Explain the key difference between Phileo (conditional) love and Agape (unconditional) love, and why you may find it difficult to operate in either of the 2 kinds of love towards your family or friends. (John 13:34-35; Rom 5:17; Rom 13:8)
- Have you felt offended or got hurt with someone’s words that struck your blind spots? Discuss the criteria and approach of how you can speak the truth in love into someone’s life. How can love be perfected in us so that we can exercise more in Agape love by referring to the Fruit of the Holy Spirit? (Eph 4:15; 1 John 2:4-5, 9-11; John 15:5)
- Knowing that we will be walking in darkness if we choose not to walk in love, discuss if we have been showing bias, prejudice or love towards people from different strata of society, races or colors. How should we be treating our brothers and sisters in church, as Jesus wants the world to know that the church is full of Agape love and we are His disciples. (1 John 2:9-11; Gal 3:28; Jam 2:2-3; 1 Cor 3:3; Phi 2:1-3)