Session 4 To 7 Verses For Scriptural Home Study

SESSION 4 - LOVE, DIFFERENCES AND CONFLICTS (page 16) 1 Cor. 13:4-7 4

Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud 5 or rude. Love does not demand its own way. Love is not irritable, and it keeps no record of when it has been wronged. 6 It is never glad about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. 7 Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. John

13:34-35 So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. 35 Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” 34

Ephesians 4:1-3 Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. 2 Be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. 3 Always keep yourselves united in the Holy Spirit, and bind yourselves together with peace. Philippians 2:3-4 3 Don’t be selfish; don’t live to make a good impression on others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourself. 4 Don’t think only about your own affairs, but be interested in others, too, and what they are doing.1 1 Peter 5:5-6 5 You younger men, accept the authority of the elders. And all of you, serve each other in humility, for “God sets himself against the proud, but he shows favor to the humble.”* 6 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and in his good time he will honor you. Matthew 11:28-29 28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls. 2 1 Cor. 13:4 4 Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud 3 1Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Php 2:2-4). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 2Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Mt 11:27-29). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 3Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (1 Co 13:3-4). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill.

(Pg. 17) Romans 8:29 29 For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn, with many brothers and sisters. 4 Philippians 1:6 6 And I am sure that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on that day when Christ Jesus comes back again.5 Isaiah 14:27 27 The LORD Almighty has spoken—who can change his plans? When his hand moves, who can stop him?”6 Romans 2:4 4 Don’t you realize how kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Or don’t you care? Can’t you see how kind he has been in giving you time to turn from your sin?7 2 Peter 3:15 15 And remember, the Lord is waiting so that people have time to be saved. This is just as our beloved brother Paul wrote to you with the wisdom God gave him—8 Genesis 1:27 27 So God created people in his own image; God patterned them after himself; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:31 31 Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was excellent in every way. This all happened on the sixth day.

4Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Ro 8:28-29). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 5Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Php 1:5-6). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 6Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Is 14:26-27). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 7Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Ro 2:3-4). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 8Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (2 Pe 3:14-15). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill.

(PG. 19) Proverbs 13:10 10 Pride leads to arguments; those who take advice are wise.9 Philippians 2:3-4 3 Don’t be selfish; don’t live to make a good impression on others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourself. 4 Don’t think only about your own affairs, but be interested in others, too, and what they are doing.10 (PG. 20) Matthew 5:23-24 23 He replied, “One of you who is eating with me now* will betray me. 24 For I, the Son of Man, must die, as the Scriptures declared long ago. But how terrible it will be for my betrayer. Far better for him if he had never been born!”11 Matthew 18:15 15 “If another believer* sins against you, go privately and point out the fault. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. 12 1 Peter 2:23 23 He did not retaliate when he was insulted. When he suffered, he did not threaten to get even. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly. 13 (PG. 21) Ephesians 4:15 5 Instead, we will hold to the truth in love, becoming more and more in every way like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. 14 Ephesians 4:26 26 And “don’t sin by letting anger gain control over you.”* Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, 15 9Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Pr 13:9-10). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 10Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Php 2:2-4). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 11Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Mt 26:22-24). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 12Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Mt 18:14-15). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 13Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (1 Pe 2:22-23). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 14Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Eph 4:14-15). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 15Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Eph 4:25-26). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill.

1 Jn. 1:7, 9 7 But if we are living in the light of God’s presence, just as Christ is, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from every sin. 8 If we say we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and refusing to accept the truth. 9 But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from every wrong. Ephesians 4:32 23 Instead, there must be a spiritual renewal of your thoughts and attitudes.16 Matthew 18:21-22 21 Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone* who sins against me? Seven times?” 22 “No!” Jesus replied, “seventy times seven!* Ephesians 4:16 16 Under his direction, the whole body is fitted together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love. (PG. 22)

2 Cor. 5:19

For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. This is the wonderful message he has given us to tell others.17 Ephesians 2:16 16

Together as one body, Christ reconciled both groups to God by means of his death, and our hostility toward each other was put to death. 18 Ephesians 2:14 14

For Christ himself has made peace between us Jews and you Gentiles by making us all one people. He has broken down the wall of hostility that used to separate us.19 1 Peter 3:8-9 16Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Eph 4:22-23). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 17Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (2 Co 5:18-19). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 18Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Eph 2:15-16). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 19Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Eph 2:13-14). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill.

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Finally, all of you should be of one mind, full of sympathy toward each other, loving one another with tender hearts and humble minds. 9 Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate when people say unkind things about you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God wants you to do, and he will bless you for it.20 (PG. 23) Ephesians 5:21-22 21

And further, you will submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. 22 You wives will submit to your husbands as you do to the Lord. 23 For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of his body, the church; he gave his life to be her Savior. 24 As the church submits to Christ, so you wives must submit to your husbands in everything. 25 And you husbands must love your wives with the same love Christ showed the church. He gave up his life for her 26 to make her holy and clean, washed by baptism and God’s word.* 27 He did this to present her to himself as a glorious church without a spot or wrinkle or any other blemish. Instead, she will be holy and without fault. 28 In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as they love their own bodies. For a man is actually loving himself when he loves his wife. 29 No one hates his own body but lovingly cares for it, just as Christ cares for his body, which is the church. 30 And we are his body. 31 As the Scriptures say, “A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.”* 32 This is a great mystery, but it is an illustration of the way Christ and the church are one. 33 So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. 21

1 Peter 3:1-9 3

All honor to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for it is by his boundless mercy that God has given us the privilege of being born again. Now we live with a wonderful expectation because Jesus Christ rose again from the dead. 4 For God has reserved a priceless inheritance for his children. It is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. 5 And God, in his mighty power, will protect you until you receive this salvation, because you are trusting him. It will be revealed on the last day for all to see. 6 So be truly glad!* There is wonderful joy ahead, even though it is necessary for you to endure many trials for a while. 7 These trials are only to test your faith, to show that it is strong and pure. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—and your faith is far more precious to God than mere gold. So if your faith remains strong after being tried by fiery trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world. 8 You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him, you trust him; and even now you are happy with a glorious, inexpressible joy. 9 Your reward for trusting him will be the salvation of your souls. 20Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (1 Pe 3:7-9). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 21Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Eph 5:20-6:1). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill.

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(PG. 24) Eph. 5:21 21

And further, you will submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

1 Peter 5:5 5

You younger men, accept the authority of the elders. And all of you, serve each other in humility, for “God sets himself against the proud, but he shows favor to the humble.”* 23

Ps.40:8 8

I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your law is written on my heart.” 24

Philippians 2:12-13 12

Dearest friends, you were always so careful to follow my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away you must be even more careful to put into action God’s saving work in your lives, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. 13 For God is working in you, giving you the desire to obey him and the power to do what pleases him.25 Ephesians 5:22 22

You wives will submit to your husbands as you do to the Lord.

(PG.25) Philippians 2:5

22Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (1 Pe 1:2-9). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 23Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (1 Pe 5:4-5). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 24Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Ps 40:7-8). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 25Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Php 2:11-13). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill.

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Your attitude should be the same that Christ Jesus had. 26

1 Peter 3:1-2

In the same way, you wives must accept the authority of your husbands, even those who refuse to accept the Good News. Your godly lives will speak to them better than any words. They will be won over 2 by watching your pure, godly behavior.27 1 Peter 2:21 1

This suffering is all part of what God has called you to. Christ, who suffered for you, is your example. Follow in his steps.28 Ephesians 5:24 24

As the church submits to Christ, so you wives must submit to your husbands in everything.29 Genesis 3:16 16

Then he said to the woman, “You will bear children with intense pain and suffering. And though your desire will be for your husband,* he will be your master.”30 Ephesians 5:23 3

For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of his body, the church; he gave his life to be her Savior. 31

(PG.26) Genesis 2:18

26Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Php 2:4-5). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 27Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (1 Pe 3:1-2). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 28Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (1 Pe 2:20-21). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 29Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Eph 5:23-24). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 30Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Ge 3:15-16). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 31Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Eph 5:22-23). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill.

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And the LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a companion who will help him.” 32 Proverbs 31:10-12 10

Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is worth more than precious rubies. 11 Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life. 12 She will not hinder him but help him all her life.33 Titus 2:4 4

These older women must train the younger women to love their husbands and their children, 34 Genesis 2:18 18

And the LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a companion who will help him.” Proverbs 12:4 4

A worthy wife is her husband’s joy and crown; a shameful wife saps his strength.35

Proverbs 18:22 22

The man who finds a wife finds a treasure and receives favor from the LORD.36

Ephesians 5:24 24

As the church submits to Christ, so you wives must submit to your husbands in everything.37 (PG. 27)

32Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Ge 2:17-18). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 33Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Pr 31:9-12). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 34Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Tit 2:3-4). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 35Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Pr 12:3-4). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 36Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Pr 18:21-22). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 37Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Eph 5:23-24). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill.

1 Timothy 6:6 6

Yet true religion with contentment is great wealth. 38

Proverbs 31 10

Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is worth more than precious rubies. 11 Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life. 12 She will not hinder him but help him all her life. 13 She finds wool and flax and busily spins it. 14 She is like a merchant’s ship; she brings her food from afar. 15 She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her household and plan the day’s work for her servant girls. 16 She goes out to inspect a field and buys it; with her earnings she plants a vineyard. 17 She is energetic and strong, a hard worker. 18 She watches for bargains; her lights burn late into the night. 19 Her hands are busy spinning thread, her fingers twisting fiber. 20 She extends a helping hand to the poor and opens her arms to the needy. 21 She has no fear of winter for her household because all of them have warm* clothes. 22 She quilts her own bedspreads. She dresses like royalty in gowns of finest cloth. 23 Her husband is well known, for he sits in the council meeting with the other civic leaders. 24 She makes belted linen garments and sashes to sell to the merchants. 25 She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs with no fear of the future. 26 When she speaks, her words are wise, and kindness is the rule when she gives instructions. 27 She carefully watches all that goes on in her household and does not have to bear the consequences of laziness. 28 Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her: 29 “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!” 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the LORD will be greatly praised. 31 Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise. Amos 3:3 3

Can two people walk together without agreeing on the direction?39

1 Peter 3:3-6 3

Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty that depends on fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. 4 You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. 5 That is the way the holy women of old made themselves beautiful. They trusted God and accepted the authority of their husbands. 6 For instance, Sarah obeyed her husband, Abraham, when she called him her master. You are her daughters when you do what is right without fear of what your husbands might do.40 38Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (1 Ti 6:5-6). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 39Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Am 3:2-3). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 40Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (1 Pe 3:2-6). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill.

Proverbs 31:25-29 25

She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs with no fear of the future. 26 When she speaks, her words are wise, and kindness is the rule when she gives instructions. 27 She carefully watches all that goes on in her household and does not have to bear the consequences of laziness. 28 Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her: 29 “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!” (PG. 30) Amos 3:3 3

Can two people walk together without agreeing on the direction?41

(PG. 31) Philippians 2:2 2

Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one heart and purpose.42 Philippians 4:2 2

And now I want to plead with those two women, Euodia and Syntyche. Please, because you belong to the Lord, settle your disagreement.43 Proverbs 13:4 4

Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper and be satisfied.44

Proverbs 12:25 25

Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.45

41Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Am 3:2-3). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 42Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Php 2:1-2). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 43Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Php 4:1-2). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 44Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Pr 13:3-4). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill.

Ephesians 4:25 25

So put away all falsehood and “tell your neighbor the truth”* because we belong to each other.46 Ephesians 4:15 15

Instead, we will hold to the truth in love, becoming more and more in every way like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. 47 Proverbs 12:18 18

Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.48

Proverbs 18:15 15

Intelligent people are always open to new ideas. In fact, they look for them.49

Proverbs 25:12 12

Valid criticism is as treasured by the one who heeds it as jewelry made from finest gold.50

45Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Pr 12:24-25). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 46Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Eph 4:24-25). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 47Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Eph 4:14-15). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 48Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Pr 12:17-18). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 49Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Pr 18:14-15). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill. 50Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997 (Pr 25:11-12). Tyndale House: Wheaton, Ill.