Love
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7: Love — Chesed (OT), Agape (NT), and Intertestamental Usage
1. Hebrew Term: Chesed — חֶסֶד Pronunciation: kheh-SEHDMeaning: Loving-kindness, mercy, steadfast love; God’s faithful, covenantal love and mercy. Old Testament Usage: Intertestamental Usage: New Testament Usage: Comparative Summary:
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Deuteronomy: Covenant Renewal, Law, and Love – A Doctrinal Comparison between Judaism and Christianity
1. Introduction Deuteronomy, the fifth and final book of the Torah/Pentateuch, functions as a covenant renewal document. It restates and expands the law originally given at Sinai, emphasising faithfulness, obedience, and the exclusive worship of Yahweh. Judaism regards Deuteronomy as a crucial text for covenant loyalty and ethical monotheism, while…
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The Parable of the Two Debtors
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Two Debtors 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category Grace, Mercy, and Forgiveness; Love; Gratefulness; Spiritual Awareness 4. Parable Summary Jesus is dining at the house of Simon the Pharisee when a woman known as a sinner anoints His feet with her…
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The Parable of the Good Samaritan
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Good Samaritan 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category Love and Mercy to Others; Neighbourliness; Compassion; Social Boundaries 4. Parable Summary Jesus tells of a man travelling from Jerusalem to Jericho who is attacked by robbers, stripped, beaten, and left for dead.…
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The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category Love and Mercy to Others; Wealth and Justice; Eternal Consequences; Reversal of Fortune 4. Parable Summary Jesus presents a striking contrast between two men: Both men die. Lazarus is carried by…
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The Parable of the Great Banquet
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Great Banquet(also known as The Wedding Banquet) 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category Love and Mercy to Others; Divine Invitation; Inclusion and Exclusion; Grace and Responsibility 4. Parable Summary A man (or a king, in Matthew’s account) prepares a great banquet…
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The Parable of the Two Sons
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Two Sons 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category Love and Mercy to Others; Obedience; Repentance; Faithfulness in Action 4. Parable Summary Jesus presents a story of a father who asks his two sons to work in the vineyard: Jesus asks, “Which…
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The Parable of the Wicked Tenants
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Wicked Tenants(also known as The Parable of the Vineyard or The Parable of the Tenants in the Vineyard) 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category Love and Mercy to Others; Rejection of God’s Messengers; Accountability; Judgment and Restoration 4. Parable Summary A…
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5.3 Love Your Enemies
🔹 Story 1: David Spared King Saul’s Life Main Characters: David, Saul, AbishaiStory Summary: Though Saul hunted him to kill, David had multiple chances to retaliate. Instead, he spared Saul’s life, showing respect for God’s anointed and trusting God for justice.Key Verses: 1 Samuel 24; 26Theme Connection: David loved his…
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Love: Chapter (1) The Language of Love
1. Love can be communicated in languages beyond words, and these languages are just as valid. 2. People who notice your silence care about you. 3. Do all things with love. 4. Love is a tool for growth. 5. Without love, living is easy, but it is not very sensible.…
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Chapter (2) Navigating the Complexities of Love
1. Love does not hurt; expectations do. 2. On the one hand, expectations can mentally destroy you. 3. Some people reject you because they do not want to play with your feelings. Please do not take that wrong; they are sincere and not arrogant. 4. The worst feeling is feeling…
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Chapter (3) Love’s Challenges
1. Being a good person does not get you loved. It gets you used. 2. I am proud of my heart. It has been played, stabbed, cheated on, burned, and broken, but somehow, it still works. 3. I do not hate you, but I have lost all the reason to…
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Chapter (4) Insights on Love
1. Do not promise; prove. 2. Do not believe those who tell you they love you. Believe those who show you they do. 3. I am not hard to love; I am just not easy to play with. 4. You cannot be wise and in love at the same time.…