BIBLE STUDY
ENCOURAGED LOVE Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works. Hebrews 10:23-24 (ESV)
Megan Leavey is a movie based on the true story of the uncompromising love of two heroic soldiers wounded by an IED in Iraq in 2006. When an IED explodes, Corporal Megan Leavey’s partner saves her life. Her partner is the sniffer dog “Sargent Rex,” who is also wounded in the explosion. Although she and Rex are allowed to recover at home, she receives the command that Rex is to return to duty in Afghanistan. Megan comes out of deep depression and determines to bring Rex home, fighting to adopt him in his retirement. Within the context of this battle is the rebuilding of Megan’s relationship with her estranged father, who has not been the best dad. However, he has followed every nuance of her military career. When Megan discovers this and asks him why, he utters the most profound statement: “(because) . . . how I love you is stronger than what I’m not!”
Real life Megan Leavey with her dog Rex
Throughout Scripture we are encouraged to love both God and each other. It is this “encouraged love” that is the outcome of a relationship with God the Father. Abba. Daddy. The One who loves perfectly.
Photo credit: Cpl. Michelle Brinn
by Linda Ellsworth Linda is the member care coordinator for Christian Camping International, Canada.
Encouraged Love: The Characteristics READ I Corinthians 13:1-13 In honesty, how often have you read through this passage thinking “That’s nice . . .” and then walked away . . . nothing changed? Verses 1-3 expose all of us to the truth of action without love.
In verse one, our “false love” is exhibited through our _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ In verse two, our “false love” is exhibited through: a) Gifts of _________________ and ______________________. live • January - February 2022
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