Love in Context

Love in Context

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

The "love chapter" is always relevant and worth our careful attention.  But this passage was written first and most directly for a church facing challenges and big decisions.  Its message seems especially timely for WVBC as we enter a season of decision-making ourselves

Sermon Outline

Introduction - A late Valentine?

Why is the "love chapter" here?

• The importances of reading in context
• The Corinthian agrument - 13:1-3
• Paul's spoint: all things we value become meaningless without love
• A reminder for us

What is love like?

• A quick look at 13:4-7
• Some things that are not included
• Reading in context

True love Lasts

• Love lasts
• What you can, and can't, take with you - 13:8013

Conclusion - A confession and a promise