Unfailing Love

by Laird, Rebecca

• ISBN13: 9780687001033
• ISBN10: 068700103X
• Edition: Workbook
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-03-01
• Publisher: Abingdon Pr

Summary

In this six-week Sisters study, Rebecca Laird introduces us to a Jesus we may never have met before: Jesus the friend. Using close, personal friendship as a model and the Gospel of Luke as our text, we explore the life of Jesus and the ways in which Jesus the Christ reaches out to each of us, offering deep spiritual friendship and unfailing love. We encounter Jesus as an infant and a child. We consider his baptism and his ministries of healing and love. We look for clues and inspiration in Jesus' relationships with his closest disciples. Alongside the disciples, we witness his journey to the cross and experience the hope of the Resurrection. As a part of the study, you will read from this Participant's Workbook each week, reflecting on the ideas presented and recording your thoughts and responses. Then, in weekly meetings with your Sisters group, you will share your thoughts and hear the insights of others. Each meeting will include a video in which Rebecca Laird discusses the week's topic with a group she leads, followed by the discussion in your own Sisters group. Unfailing Love offers the possibility of new friendships in your Sisters group and the promise of perfect love from Jesus Christ, whose friendship never fails. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Rebecca J. Laird is an associate for spiritual development at Central Presbyterian Church in Summit, New Jersey

Table of Contents

Introduction	9	(4)
WEEK ONE: A CHILD BORN TO HIGH EXPECTATIONS
Challenging Expectations	13	(3)
Born to Save	16	(3)
A Yes Attitude	19	(3)
Human and Divine	22	(3)
Promises and Praises	25	(3)
A Psalm of Faithfulness	28	(1)
Group Meeting	29	(2)
WEEK TWO: YOU ARE THE BELOVED
Washed and Prepared by Love	31	(3)
Spiritual Identity	34	(2)
Listen With Great Attentiveness	36	(3)
Tempted to Doubt God's Love	39	(3)
Remember Who You Are	42	(3)
A Psalm of Affirmation	45	(1)
Group Meeting	46	(1)
WEEK THREE: MADE FOR A MISSION
Led by the Spirit	47	(3)
Called to Join In	50	(2)
Learn, Then Do as Jesus Did	52	(2)
Have Compassion	54	(3)
When to Act	57	(3)
A Psalm of Thanksgiving	60	(1)
Group Meeting	61	(2)
WEEK FOUR: A JOURNEY OF FAITHFULNESS
Making Promises at the Table	63	(2)
A New Allegiance	65	(3)
Share Your Life	68	(3)
First Things First in Prayer	71	(2)
Faith Has No Checklist	73	(2)
A Psalm of Gracious Care	75	(1)
Group Meeting	76	(1)
WEEK FIVE: GOD'S UNFAILING LOVE IN DARK TIMES
The Wait for New Life	77	(3)
Have Faith in the One You Know	80	(3)
A Bond of Fidelity and Love	83	(3)
For the Sake of Love	86	(3)
The Unexpected Recipients of Love	89	(2)
A Psalm of Redeeming Love	91	(1)
Group Meeting	92	(1)
WEEK SIX: HOPE DOES NOT DISAPPOINT US
All Can Be Well	93	(2)
Jesus Is Walking Beside You	95	(2)
The Unexpected Path to Life	97	(3)
Bearers of Christ's Love	100	(2)
Witnesses to Unfailing Love	102	(2)
A Psalm of Universal Praise	104	(1)
Group Meeting	105	(2)
For Further Reading	107