December 21, 2025 - God's Gift of Love

1 John 4:7-21

Mike Giesenhagen

God’s Gift of Love

Mike Giesenhagen

December 21, 2025

1 John 4:7-21 

1.   We Must ________________ God’s _______________.

2.   We Should ______________ Like _________________.

a.  Jesus Loves ____________________.

b.  Jesus Loves ____________________.

c.  Jesus Loves ____________________.

d.  Jesus Loves ____________________.

e.  Jesus Loves ____________________.

3.   Love For __________ Without Love For __________ is _________________.

Discussion Questions

  1. According to this passage (1 John 4:7-21), how does God demonstrate his love to us? How can we receive his love?

  2. What are some of the attributes of Christ’s love on display in this passage?

  3. Prayer Project: Is there anybody that God is asking you to love more intentionally this Christmas?

    • Is there anyone who needs your presence?

    • Is there anyone who needs your love, even if it isn’t reciprocated?

    • Is there anyone God is calling you to give to sacrificially?

    • Is there anyone who you need to consciously choose to love with intention?

    • Is there anyone you need to forgive?

  4. How does this passage show us that our love for God and our love for others are related to each other?