Love That Lasts: 13 Qualities for a Lifetime of Love

Lead/Founding Pastor: Ryan Rice

Thursday, November 9th, 2023

Sunday, November 12, 2023

THE PASSAGE 

Song of Songs 8:5-8:14, NIV

13 QUALITIES FOR A LIFETIME OF LOVE

1. Love is PRAISEWORTHY. (vs.5)
2. Love is PASSIONATE. (vs.5b)
3. Love is PAINFUL. (vs.5c) 
4. Love is POSSESSIVE. (vs.6a)
5. Love is PERMANENT. (vs.6b)
6. Love PERSEVERES. (vs.6c-7a)
7. Love is PRICELESS. (vs.7b)
8. Love is PROTECTIVE. (vs.8-9)
9. Love is PURE. (vs.10a)
10. Love is PATIENT. (vs.10b)
11. Love is PEACEFUL. (vs.10b)
12. Love PROVIDES. (vs.11-12)
13. Love PURSUES. (vs.13-14)

TALK IT OVER

1. Which of the 13 characteristics of enduring love stood out to you the most, and why? 

2. What does love have the power to do? See Proverbs 10:12

3.How do you express praise-worthy love in your relationship? Share specific examples. 

4. Consider this description of love from the Apostle Paul in 1st Corinthians 13:4-7

5. What role does passion play in keeping love alive in a long-term relationship?

6. Can you think of a challenging or painful moment in your relationship that ultimately strengthened your love? How did it impact you? (Romans 8:28)

7. How do you balance the idea of love being possessive while respecting each other's independence? (Song of Songs 2:16)

8. Share a story of a time when your love for your partner persevered through a problematic situation.1 Corinthians 13:7

9. In what ways do you consider your love for each other to be priceless?

(Song of Songs 8:7b, See also Proverbs 31:10)

10. Discuss how you protect and provide a safe space for each other in your relationship. (Ephesians 5:25)

11. Discuss the importance of brothers or uncles of other Godly people stepping in to help guide and encourage young people in their singleness. (Song of Songs 8:8-9) This young lady had brothers. 

12. What does it mean to have pure love, and how does it manifest in your daily life as a couple? (Song of Songs 8:10a, 1 Timothy 1:5)

13. Share instances where patience was crucial in resolving conflicts or overcoming challenges in your relationship. (1 Corinthians 13:4)

14. How do you create a peaceful atmosphere in your home or relationship, even in disagreements? (James 3:18)

15. Reflect on how you provide for each other's practical and emotional needs. (Philippians 4:19)

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