Short Bible Study with me about 1 John 4:19
Introduction
God’s love for us is a topic that is at the core of the Bible lessons, shaping our relationship with God, with ourselves, and with each other. This great love has the power to transform us, and this Bible study today focuses on understanding the depth of this love expressed concisely in 1 John 4:19.
There are rich treasures to unearth from 1 John 4:19. As we delve deep, may this study not just increase our knowledge but also inspire a response, encouraging us to live out this love in our daily lives.
Bible Verse
“We love because He first loved us.” – 1 John 4:19
Meaning
The verse, 1 John 4:19, provides us with the fundamental reasoning behind our ability to love- it originates from God. The love we’re capable of, whether it’s shown to others or understood by us, is a direct response to God’s love for us.
God’s love is the starting point. This agape love, unconditional and sacrificial, was demonstrated most profoundly through the gift of His Son, Jesus Christ (John 3:16). This love is a transforming power that changes hearts and lives.
When we truly grasp this love, it not only fills us but also overflows into our actions and attitudes, allowing us to love others.
Actions to Take
- Reflect daily on God’s love for you, as laid out in scriptures.
- Show this love to others- forgive as you’ve been forgiven, be patient as God is patient with you.
- Pray for God to help you comprehend His love more fully.
- Share the good news of His love with someone else.
Journal Prompts
- How has God’s love been evident in your life recently?
- Who can you show God’s love to today?
- What does understanding God’s love mean to you?
- What barriers do you feel there are in your life to receiving and giving God’s love?
Prayer
Dear Lord, thank you for your abundant, unending love for me. It is a love that I sometimes cannot comprehend, but I am so grateful for it. Help me Lord to not just be a receiver but also a conduit of Your love. Let Your love change and mold me into a reflection of You. Amen.
Social Post
- God’s love is transformational, and when we grasp it, it changes us. #GodisLove #1John419
- We are able to love because He first loved us. Let’s embrace and share this love today! #BibleVerse #1John419
- His love is the starting point of all love. How are you showing His love today? #LoveOthers #God’sLove
Conclusion
As we wrap up our study on 1 John 4:19, let us remember that our capability to love is rooted in God’s love. It’s His love that fuels and inspires us to love others genuinely.
We eagerly anticipate having you as a part of our study at BGodInspired.com, where we engage with God’s word regularly and draw practical lessons from it. Let’s continue to explore this divine love and allow it to transform us.
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Q&A about 1 John 4:19
Verse: 1 John 4:19 (NIV) “We love because he first loved us.”
Question: Who loved us first according to 1 John 4:19?
Answer: According to 1 John 4:19, God loved us first.
