When did love challenge you this week? What did the truth cost you?
When was a time you found yourself in disagreement with someone about a complex issue? How did the conversation start? How did the conversation progress? Did it reach a resolution?
Which of the perspectives (reverse page) do you default to? Do you agree or disagree with the statement: Love is to discern where people are coming from. Maturity is to hold multiple perspectives at once.
What does that look like in real life?
Read Mark 6:14-29. What stands out to you about this passage? How was John a threat to Herod? How was he a threat to Herodias?
Read Matthew 11:2-11. What stands out to you about this passage? Why do you think John asked Jesus the question? What is profound about Jesus’ response?
How does the gospel give us a worldview where we a free to both show love and hold truth, and not neglect one for the other?
Spend some time praying through the Personal Assessment Questions and Reflection (Reverse Page). What is Christ revealing to you about Himself? What is a promise He’s giving you to live by? Who is someone He’s asking you to love with truth?