Matthew 9:1-7, Mark 2: 1-12, Luke5: 17-26 In the last two weeks, we have explored two different attributes of Love. In our first week, we discovered that Love is observant. Love is attentive. Love seeks to know what brings joy. Love notices how events or people affect the Beloved. Love perceives needs in others. Last week, we discerned that Love is Active. Love does not sit by passively when It observes a need. Love works to relieve suffering or bring…
Matthew 9:1-7, Mark 2: 1-12, Luke5: 17-26 Last week, we began our conversation on the attributes of Love described in the story of the paralyzed man brought to Jesus for healing. Our study of Scripture started with Mark 2:1-3, and we concluded that Love is observant. Love notes the things that affect (both positively and negatively)our loved ones. This week, let’s dig a bit deeper and discover another attribute of Love: Love is active. A few days later, when Jesus…
Matthew 9:1-7, Mark 2: 1-2, Luke5: 17-26 The month of February often bombards us with thoughts, slogans, and philosophies on what love is. The messages we receive are frequently a far cry from the Biblical definition of love. From a Biblical viewpoint, there are many passages on love; what are your favorite verses? I would find it difficult to narrow the list to even a top 10! For the next few weeks, I would like us to consider Biblical love…
