We Love Because He First
Love that starts with God.
Loving others from a full heart.
The big idea
You can only give away the love you've first received.
What does “We Love Because He First” walk through?
He First Loved Us
1 John 4:19 · KJV
We love him, because he first loved us.
In plain English
We can love because we were loved first. The supply comes from him.
Filled to Pour
You don't manufacture love. You receive God's and pass it on.
Proven Love
Romans 5:8 · KJV
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
In plain English
God didn't wait for us to clean up. The cross happened while we were still in our mess.
No Conditions
God loved you before you earned it. That's the love you get to share.
Pray
Lord, fill me with your love so I have something real to give. Amen.
Write it down
Who could you love this week out of God's love for you?
You finished: We Love Because He First
Receive his love first. Then you'll have love to give.
Which passages does this journey use?
2 passages, drawn from 1 John 4:19, Romans 5:8. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 5 minutes for the whole thing, or 5 short sittings.
- 1 John 4:19
- Romans 5:8
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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