1. Read: John 13:34–35; I John 3:16–18. What stands out to you about Jesus calling love a command? How does sacrificial love prove we belong to Christ? What would it look like to move from loving “with words” to loving “with actions” in our church?

2. Read: Hebrews 10:24–25; 3:13. Why do we need encouragement daily, not occasionally? How does meeting together help protect us from spiritual drift? Share a time when someone’s encouragement strengthened your faith.

3. Read: Ephesians 4:32; Epistle to the Colossians 3:13. What is the connection between God forgiving us and us forgiving others? Why is forgiveness essential for church health? Is there any step toward reconciliation God may be prompting you to take?

4. Read: Galatians 5:13; John 13:14–15. How does serving reflect the heart of Jesus? What keeps us from serving humbly? Where is one practical place you can serve someone this week?

5. Read: Romans 14:19; I Thessalonians 5:11. What does it mean to “aim for harmony” in the church? How can our words either build up or tear down? What is one intentional way you can build someone up this week?

6.  Read: Ephesians 4:25; James 4:11; Colossians 3:16. Why is truthful and gracious speech so critical in church family life? What damage does slander or dishonesty cause to unity? How can singing, teaching, and admonishing one another strengthen faith?

7. Read: Romans 12:5; I Corinthians 12:25; John 13:35.  What does it mean that we are “members of one another”? How does loving one another make Jesus visible to the world? Which “one another” is God inviting you to join Him in this week?

8. Pray for your “FRANCES” (Friends, Relatives, Acquaintances, Neighbors, Coworkers, Enemies, Strangers) to be drawn to Jesus as their Savior in 2026.