Session Two Handout

 What is Love?

 Definitions:

 Secular…

 Where does this definition come from?  Said another way, what is the typical context of the expressions of love?  (It is based upon how other people make me feel; what other people do for me.)

 Is love something that I get or give?  What does it mean “to be in love?”  What is behind the statement, “I don’t think I love him/her anymore?”

 Biblical…

 Where does this definition come from? (Duhuh)

 What is the biblical context of love?  Is it something that we get or is it something that we give?

 What are some characteristics of love?  How would we practically apply “love” in our marriage relationships?  (Hint: Do you remember doing the “Eleventh Commandment” in Bible study class a couple of years ago?  John 13:34, 35) 

Applications:

How would you describe the meaning of the phrase, “I have fallen in love” or “I have fallen out of love”?

Why are these phrases non-biblical? 

When is the expression of love between spouses the most precious or Christ-like?

When is it the most difficult for you to express your love to your spouse?