Advent: We Wait for Jesus Who Brings Us Love

Small Group Questions  ​​​​ December 21, 2026

We Wait for Jesus Who Brings Us Love

1 John 4:9-21

• How do you define love? How do you know when you have given or have experienced love?

• Read 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. Have you been able to experience and/or give this kind of love? How is this accomplished?

• Read 1 John 4:9-10 and John 3:16. How has God shown us His love? Why do you think God loves us?

• According to this scripture, what is real love? Read Romans 5:8 and John 15:13. What insights do these passages give us on love?

• Read 1 John 4:11-12. What difference should God’s love for us make in our lives? How is this possible? Can any human being love like God? Why does it seem so rare?

• Read 1 John 4:13-19. What part does the Spirit play in us knowing God’s love and showing God’s love? What is the key to having God live in us?

• How is God’s love perfected in us? What confidence do we have? If we are fearful of punishment, what is missing in our lives?

• Read 1 John 4:20-21. Who is defined here as a liar? What must we do so that we are living a life that is true to God and His love? Discuss ways that you and your group can show love to brothers and sisters in Christ.

• Prayer

Thank God for His great love to us in sending Jesus to be our Savior. Ask Him to help us to love others like Him.