“Agape” is the Greek word that best describes God’s love. Agape means, unselfish
love that is driven by what is best for the person loved, not by the person loving. In
other words, it is an unselfish, unconditional, and sacrificial love. I think we think
God loves us out of duty not out of desire. However, “agape” love suggests that the
lover finds joy in that something or someone. In other words, God’s love is bursting
with emotion for us.
The Hebrew word that best describes God’s love is defined by the word “hesed”.
This word is translated love, unfailing love, lovingkindness, mercy, and loyalty. It is
used about 250 times in the Old Testament. It means loyal, steadfast or faithful love.
It also stresses the idea of belonging together for those involved in the love
relationship. Both words make me think of the joy and the total commitment a bride
and groom have for each other on their wedding day. God has been waiting eagerly
for you to be His Bride!
1. Read about God’s love from Hosea 2:19–20, Zephaniah 3:17, Ephesians 5:2,
23-32 and Revelations 19:7-9. Write down any insights and applications that
the Spirit is giving you from these verses.
2. What does God’s love mean to you? Use a Bible verse in your answer.
(Example: When I feel unloved, I think about the fact that God loved me so
much that He died for me. (Ephesians 5:2))
3. Love should permeate everything we do. God tells us and shows us how to
love through His Word, with His Spirit. We will never completely agape love
anyone because it is a supernatural phenomenon coming from the God of
love! God does want to empower us to come as close to His love as humanly
possible. Take some time with God right now and ask Him to empower you
to love someone you don’t particularly love, with His type of love.
Prayerfully thank Him for His love of you!
We see God’s power in creation. Wouldn’t it have been quite thrilling to have
seen God create the visible universe from things we cannot see (Hebrews 11:3)?
When I think God spoke the universe and our world into being without lifting a
finger, I am dumbfounded with such power. Let’s take a look at God being allpowerful.
love that is driven by what is best for the person loved, not by the person loving. In
other words, it is an unselfish, unconditional, and sacrificial love. I think we think
God loves us out of duty not out of desire. However, “agape” love suggests that the
lover finds joy in that something or someone. In other words, God’s love is bursting
with emotion for us.
The Hebrew word that best describes God’s love is defined by the word “hesed”.
This word is translated love, unfailing love, lovingkindness, mercy, and loyalty. It is
used about 250 times in the Old Testament. It means loyal, steadfast or faithful love.
It also stresses the idea of belonging together for those involved in the love
relationship. Both words make me think of the joy and the total commitment a bride
and groom have for each other on their wedding day. God has been waiting eagerly
for you to be His Bride!
1. Read about God’s love from Hosea 2:19–20, Zephaniah 3:17, Ephesians 5:2,
23-32 and Revelations 19:7-9. Write down any insights and applications that
the Spirit is giving you from these verses.
2. What does God’s love mean to you? Use a Bible verse in your answer.
(Example: When I feel unloved, I think about the fact that God loved me so
much that He died for me. (Ephesians 5:2))
3. Love should permeate everything we do. God tells us and shows us how to
love through His Word, with His Spirit. We will never completely agape love
anyone because it is a supernatural phenomenon coming from the God of
love! God does want to empower us to come as close to His love as humanly
possible. Take some time with God right now and ask Him to empower you
to love someone you don’t particularly love, with His type of love.
Prayerfully thank Him for His love of you!
We see God’s power in creation. Wouldn’t it have been quite thrilling to have
seen God create the visible universe from things we cannot see (Hebrews 11:3)?
When I think God spoke the universe and our world into being without lifting a
finger, I am dumbfounded with such power. Let’s take a look at God being allpowerful.
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