April 21 | Discovery Questions

Question for Group Discussion based on Mark Scott’s Bible lesson for April 21, 2024

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1. When in your life have you felt most loved? 

Ask two people to read aloud 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, one after the other, preferably from different Bible versions. Then ask a third person to briefly summarize the passage. 

2. Paul introduced his teaching about love by referring to it as “the most excellent way” (1 Corinthians 13:1). Why do you think love is elevated the way it is in Scripture? 

3. Lesson writer Mark Scott states, “Knowing of love’s importance puts it in proper perspective in the Christian life.” How is our life perspective affected by what we understand about love—God’s love for us and our love for him? 

4. Review Paul’s description of godly love in verses 4-8. In what aspect of godly love are you most in need of growth? 

• What can you do to grow more intentionally in this aspect? 
• What is one practical way you can show this aspect of love to someone in your life this week? 

5. Half of the descriptions Paul used to describe love are negatives, defining godly love by what it doesn’t do. How do the negative descriptions motivate you to pursue love positively? 

6. In writing about what love does and doesn’t do, why do you think Paul chose a different term, “always,” to describe how love protects, trusts, hopes, and perseveres? 

7. What does it mean to see “face to face” and to “know fully” in terms of our relationship with God? 

• How can striving to know God more fully help you grow in your understanding and practice of love? 

8. Why do you think love never fails and is considered the greatest gift? 

• How can holding onto love as the greatest gift impact your daily choices and actions? 

9. Take a few moments to share how you see God’s love in action in the lives of the members of your group. 

10. Based on our study and discussion, complete the sentence: “I will . . .” 

For Next Week: Read and reflect on 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, 16-27, 50-58. You can also read next week’s supplemental texts and the Study and Application sections as part of your personal study.