GENERAL
This disciple was a tax collector before following Jesus.
Who is Matthew?
This famous "love chapter" describes the characteristics of agape.
What is 1 Corinthians 13?
Who is the 67th book of the Bible supposed to be about?
Who is me? We should aim for our lives to relay Christ - AKA we should aim to be the 67th book of the Bible.
You act superior and refuse to connect with those outside your social circle.
What is pride?
What sin did Israel repeatedly fall into during the Judges cycle?
What is idol worship?
According to Matthew 22:37-40, Jesus said the two greatest commandments are:
What are love God and love your neighbor?
Jesus says in Matthew 5 that this inner emotion is equivalent to murder.
What is anger?
Peace as defined by the world is often confused with this.
What is quiet or stillness?
Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding in this town.
What is Cana?
This Gospel records Jesus summarizing the law with two commandments about love.
What is Matthew 22?
Jesus said the world will recognize his disciples by this.
What is “Their love for one another”?
Instead of celebrating a friend’s promotion, you feel bitter and left behind.
What is envy?
What was Solomon’s main failure according to 1 Kings 11?
What is loving foreign women and worshiping their gods?
The world defines holiness as “set apart,” but true holiness in Christ means walking in this.
What is agape (God’s love)?
Using others for your benefit—even emotionally—violates this commandment.
What is "You shall not steal"?
Agape love is the foundation for establishing Shalom in these four relational areas.
What are with God, with self, with others, and with creation?
This judge and prophetess led Israel to victory alongside Barak.
Who is Deborah?
What are some non-agape reasons people serve in the church?
What is self-interest/self-serving? (i.e., finding a spouse, or gaining status)
In John 15, Jesus says remaining in His love is tied to this kind of behavior.
What is obeying His commandments?
You praise someone publicly while privately gossiping about them.
What is false honor?
What does God's preference for justice and mercy over burnt offerings reveal about His priorities?
What is God values the condition of the heart over outward religious rituals?
Paul warns in Galatians 5 that returning to the law after receiving grace does this.
What is undermines the gospel message (or returns believers to bondage)?
Name one failure in agape from Abraham
What is lying about Wifey and causing her to be in Pharaoh's harem?
How does Tov Meod relate to Shalom?
Tov Meod describes the original state of Shalom—where all things were in right relationship and flourishing.
This king of Judah was only 8 years old when he began to reign and later led religious reforms.
Who is Josiah?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Name the four loves in greek and what do they mean
Storge, Philia, Eros, AGAPE
This group of people in Jesus' parable was told “whatever you did for the least of these… you did for me.”
What are “The righteous/sheep”?
What are the dangers of “performing” agape love for external validation, rather than practicing it as an intrinsic part of one’s character? How does this distort the essence of true agape love?
What is self-serving or manipulative?
When individuals “perform” agape love for external validation, they are essentially using love as a means to receive praise, admiration, or status rather than truly caring for others. This version of love becomes self-serving and manipulative, as the individual is more focused on how their actions are perceived rather than on the well-being of others. True agape love is selfless and intrinsic, flowing from a deep desire to serve and uplift others, without concern for personal recognition or reward.
What practice was strictly forbidden in Leviticus 18:21 that showed a rejection of God’s love (hint: type of Baal)?
What is sacrificing children to Molech?
How can the lack of agape love in leadership—whether in government, school, or church—lead to systemic harm or abuse?
Leaders without agape love may use power for control or personal gain, ignoring the needs of those they serve, which fosters fear, mistrust, and long-term harm within the system.
Stealing reveals a failure to recognize this in others.
What is the image of God?
How can Shalom be considered “loud” in certain situations?
Because true peace often requires confrontation, healing of wounds, and active pursuit of justice.
The bronze serpent Moses raised in the wilderness was later destroyed by this king.
Who is King Hezekiah?
How can agape love challenge the typical response to societal injustices, especially when faced with systemic issues such as poverty, racism, or inequality?
What is to move beyond passive sympathy and take active steps towards justice?
It calls for empathy, advocacy, and systemic change, not merely charitable acts. Addressing poverty, racism, and inequality requires recognizing the inherent dignity of every person and working tirelessly to dismantle structures that perpetuate these injustices, as a manifestation of agape love in action.
List as many aspects of the 1 Corinthians 13:4-8?
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8 Love never fails.
How can the “doormat” mentality be a distortion of agape love, and why is it unhealthy for both the individual and those around them?
The “doormat” mentality, where one sacrifices their own needs, boundaries, and dignity to please others, can be a distortion of agape love. While agape love involves selflessness, it does not require self-neglect or the abandonment of one’s own worth. This mentality is unhealthy because it leads to resentment, burnout, and emotional distress for the individual, and it fosters dependency and entitlement in others. True agape love balances self-care with caring for others, ensuring that both the giver and receiver are treated with respect and dignity.
What pattern of behavior did Israel fall into during the time of the Judges?
What is sin, oppression, repentance, deliverance?
Why might communities struggle to thrive when agape love is missing from their core values?
Without agape, people are less willing to help, forgive, or work together, which leads to division and inequality.
How can pride, a root of many sins, be traced back to a lack of agape love?
Pride elevates the self above others and even God, which is the opposite of agape’s humility and service.
In 2 Kings 9, King Jehu responds with this when asked, “Do you come in peace?”
What is “What do you know of peace? Fall in behind me”?