Bible Study Outline:
What A Family Is To Do?
Theme Verse
1 Corinthians 16:14 – “Let all that you do be done in love.”
1 Peter 4:8 – “Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.”
The Reality of Imperfection
Key Point: No family is perfect—just like no church is perfect.
Discussion Questions:
Why is it important to acknowledge imperfection in our families?
How does this awareness help us extend grace?
The Central Command: Love
Key Point: Love must be the foundation of all family interactions.
Scripture Focus:
1 Corinthians 16:14 – Love as the guiding principle.
1 Peter 4:8 – Love as a covering for sin.
Discussion Questions:
What does “doing everything in love” look like in daily family life?
How can love “cover” sin without ignoring wrongdoing?
The Enemy Within: Selfishness
Key Point: Self-centeredness breeds bitterness and disunity.
Reflection:
Identify moments when selfishness disrupted family harmony.
Explore how humility and service can counteract selfish tendencies.
The Call to Mercy and Grace
Key Point: Love chooses mercy over vengeance.
Scripture Reflection:
Compare divine forgiveness with human grace.
Explore how patience with flaws reflects Christ-like love.
Application: What Is a Family To Do?
Poetic Reflection:
Action Steps:
Practice daily acts of love and selflessness.
Create a “Family Love Covenant” with commitments to grace, patience, and forgiveness.
Pray together regularly for unity and understanding.
Closing Prayer
:Ask God to help your family grow in love, overcome selfishness, and extend grace to one another as Christ has done for us.
