we have placed the studies in the order they appear in the scripture.  we "quote" based on the following format.  book or letter, section (large number), line (as appears in a traditional bible); page you will find the scripture in the message - we like the idea of the page - it forces us to read what comes before and after, and not just a single line.  all our studies are offered in biblical context.  this means we try hard not to take a line and make it a rule - it's an all or nothing thing for us.

section 13:

line 34; page 222 of the message:  it's like the old tina turner song - "what's love got to do with it?"  when jesus tells us to love each other as he loves us, what does that mean?  it means we need to develop an unconditional love; a love based so purely on our willingness to sacrifice all we have for others.  as we look past the 911 tragedy we see those who love in this way.  men and women who willingly gave their lives for others - leaving people they knew, for those they never meet.  this is the love of christ.  love has nothing to do with physical relationship - it is not sexually driven.  when we confuse "sex" with "love" we get mixed-up big time.  remember, you can love and never have a sexual relationship and you can have sex and never love.  to love as christ loved - go beyond yourself and enter the uncomfort of another.

questions:

how many song titles can you think of with the word "love" in it?

getting past you - how can you get into the uncomfort of another?

list all that you think love is, and is not?

other readings:

1 corinthians 13 (362)

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