"Loved to Love" | 1 John 4:7-19 | Tim Parlier

Are you tired of feeling like you have to "fix" yourself before you can truly belong? In this message from 1 John 4, we explore how the gospel meets our deepest needs for community, strength, and purpose. Discover how being fully known and loved by Christ frees you from the burden of self-reliance and invites you into a life where His love flows through you to others. You were made for community, and your weakness is exactly where God's power works best.FOR GROUP DISCUSSION & REFLECTION:1. What’s 1 thing you learned today about the character and nature of God?  Why is that significant to you?2. Which of the three “types” from the sermon—Floater, Taker, or Fixer—do you most identify with, and why? How does the gospel specifically speak to that tendency?3. Where have you personally experienced Jesus' love through another believer? How did that shape your faith?4. 1 John 4:19 states “We love each other because He first loved us.” Why is this important for us to understand?5. Who is one specific person God may be inviting you to intentionally love this week? What is one concrete way you can let Christ's love flow through you to them?+ + + + +Hey, while you're here, please help Generation by clicking the 'Subscribe' button, then click on the BELL 🔔 (on mobile devices, also click 'ALL'). Then you'll be the first to know when our latest messages and content goes live!As always, you can find more from us at https://www.gotogeneration.comAnd get the latest from Generation in your inbox with the Midweek Musing, our free weekly email: https://subscribepage.io/UOAh3oFollow us on Social!▶ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/southochurch▶ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/generationchurchsoutho/