Advent Reflections – Day 27

Jesus says that the ultimate standard of authentic love is how well you treat the person you can’t stand, or in his words, “You should love your enemy and do good to them, expecting nothing in return.” Jesus says this kind of love imitates the very character of God...

Advent Reflections – Day 26

Agape love is not primarily a feeling that happens to people. Love is a choice to act in a way that brings well-being to others. Love is more important than having spiritual knowledge or special abilities, and nothing matters without it. So how does love impact our...

Advent Reflections – Day 25

The God of the Bible doesn’t just express love; he is love. As a triune God⏤Father, Son, and Spirit⏤he has always been and will always be an others-centered, self-giving, communal being. Jesus, the Son, fully embodies the love of God and demonstrates it most clearly...

Advent Reflections – Day 24

The Hebrew Bible records the history of the ancient Israelites repeatedly neglecting the commandment to love God and others. How can we hope to do any better? Jesus helps us when he adds a new commandment to accompany the greatest commandment. His new command shows...

Advent Reflections – Day 23

When people ask Jesus about the most important command he answers by quoting from the Hebrew Bible: “Love the Lord your God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength.” But that’s not all. Jesus quickly follows up by saying that another command is equally...

Advent Reflections – Day 22

In our fourth and final week of Advent, we’ll explore the biblical meaning of love and how we can understand and experience Jesus’ love for ourselves. How does the video encourage you today? Read: 1 John 4:11 We would like to thank BibleProject for providing...