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| Discuss the following with the students: • What do you think Jesus is referring to when he says the world “love”? (He is not talking about love as a personal affection; rather it is the desire for the best to happen for that other person. It also goes beyond feelings and involves taking action.) • For the disciples, who do you think were the enemies that Jesus was talking about? (The list would include cheating tax collectors, Romans and other Gentiles, and even the religious leaders.) • Why do you think Jesus asked his followers to love their enemies and do go to those who did not deserve it or could not pay them back? (Because that is what Jesus did for all humankind. We rejected God and disgraced God by our words and actions, but God still loved us. Christ’s life on earth modeled a better way to live. He showed unconditional love to all people and asked his followers to do the same. By imitating Christ’s love, his followers help bring God’s kingdom on earth.) APPLY: (Length will depend on if you watch the movie.) Discuss: • Can you imagine liking your enemies? Can you imagine loving your enemies as you would your friends? (It probably isn’t possible to like what your enemies do, but you can desire the best for them as people.) Continued... |
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