by Daily Devotionals | Dec 27, 2023 | Daily Devotional
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...
by Daily Devotionals | Dec 26, 2023 | Daily Devotional
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...
by Daily Devotionals | Dec 25, 2023 | Daily Devotional
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...
by Daily Devotionals | Dec 24, 2023 | Daily Devotional
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...
by Daily Devotionals | Dec 23, 2023 | Daily Devotional
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...
by Daily Devotionals | Dec 22, 2023 | Daily Devotional
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...