Discussion Board Week 6

Week 6: The First Commandment – Loving the Giver, Not the Gifts

Core Idea: Our primary pursuit must be God Himself, not His blessings, miracles, or power. True love

cherishes the Giver more than the gifts.

• Mark 12:30

• John 3:30

• Job 1:21

Key Theological Concepts: The Greatest Commandment; Idolatry of Blessings; Unconditional Love.

Discussion Questions:

• Why is it often easier to seek God’s power or blessings than to seek God Himself?

• If all benefits were removed, would you still desire Him? How do we cultivate that love?

• How can signs and wonders lead to deeper love for God rather than become ends in themselves?

Assignment: Reading: Chapter 6; Memory Verse: Mark 12:30.