"Loving Community"

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"Loving Community"

February 25, 2024 • Jim Moynihan • 1 John 3:1

"Loving Community"

Digital Bulletin - https://mailchi.mp/alliancechurch/loving-community-1

Questions for Personal Reflection/Group Discussion:

1. What stirs in your heart when you “stop and stare” at the Gospel truth that you were once an enemy of God, but now you are His child?

2. What is the theological foundation that supports the command that we should love one another deeply?

3. According to Peter (1 Peter 4:7-11), what does that look like?

4. Why is the value of having fun together in this thing called life so important?

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"Bold Prayer"

March 17, 2024 • Jim Moynihan • 2 Chronicles 20

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