Growing In Warmth and Sympathy

1 Peter 1:22(GW) – Love each other with a warm love that comes from the heart. After all, you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth. As a result you have a sincere love for each other.

Growing in warmth and empathy

It’s time to grow: relationally, spiritually and numerically.

Extending our influence, intergenerationally.

Step into the world of another

John 1:14a(NLT) – So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness

John 1:14 (MSG) The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes, the one-of-a-kind glory, like Father, like Son, Generous inside and out, true from start to finish.

John 13:34 (NLT) - So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.

Romans 12: 15(NLT) Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep.

Let your heart create warmth

1 Peter 1:22(God’s Word Translation) – Love each other with a warm love that comes from the heart. After all, you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth. As a result you have a sincere love for each other.

Romans 10:12(GW) – Be devoted to each other like a loving family. Excel in showing respect for each other.

Questions for discussion and reflection:

What needs to change in your life to better embody the model set by Jesus for warmth and empathy as applied to Christian community?

What would be some first steps for you to take toward change concerning warmth/empathy?

How can you better demonstrate warmth and empathy as part of Joy Church?