To explore the depth of God's love demonstrated through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, discuss its transformative power, and address the response it calls for from believers.
- Expand on the concept of beauty that came out of the tragedy of the cross by exploring the depth of God's love. Scriptures: John 3:16-17, Ephesians 2:4-5, 1 John 4:9-10.
- Discuss the transformative power of God's love and how it brings redemption and reconciliation. Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 5:17-19, Colossians 1:20-22.
- Address the response that God's love calls for from us as believers. Scriptures: 1 John 4:11-12, Romans 12:1-2.
- Reinforce your current ideas using language suggestions from the original languages in the Scripture passages. For example, explore the Greek word 'charis' (grace) in Romans 5:6-11 and the Hebrew word 'hesed' (steadfast love) in the Old Testament.