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LOVE CONQUERS ALL
Last month during the NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys, two fans of the rival teams found a way to bridge their differences. NBC cameras caught the moment when Arty, wearing a 49ers jersey, got down on one knee and presented a ring to his sweetheart, Lexi, who was wearing a Cowboys jersey. The football commentators had fun with the moment, and some observers questioned whether this might be the closest the Cowboys would get to a ring this year. Arty and Lexi, both from El Paso, Texas, walked away from the game engaged, showing the world that if even fans of rival teams can find romance, maybe love really can conquer all.
LOVE SURPASSES ALL
In today’s two passages from Paul’s letters, we see that the love of God, expressed through Jesus Christ, is the greatest attribute to pursue. Love sums up the whole law of God and gives substance to any act of piety we can do.
- When have you seen love overcome differences and even obstacles between people?
- What does Paul mean that love fulfills the law?
- How can Paul say that love (charity) is greater even than faith and hope?
Additional Resources
These videos and materials are for your personal use. If you show videos in class, be sure to have the necessary rights to do so.
- Music Video, Traditional: “Take My Life and Let It Be” by Norton Hall Band
- Music Video, Multicultural: “Lotta Things” by Paul the Messenger
- Music Video, Contemporary: “Defender” by Angelique Marketon
- Bible.org Commentary on Romans 13
- GotQuestions.org Articles about 1 Corinthians 13 on “face to face” and on “perfect”
- Into Thy Word Commentary on 1 Corinthians 13