agape – Three Minute Bible

November 25, 2023November 26, 2023

1 Chronicles 16:34 – Tripping on Tryptophan

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.

Summary: Giving thanks can lead to celebrating, and celebrations can lead to too much food. Too much food leads to napping, and naps lead to taking a short break from Ephesians.

June 3, 2023June 5, 2023

Ephesians 3:18a – Spiritual Potting Soil (Part II)

… may have power …

Summary: Roots are a metaphor for our relationship with God and his love for us. As we put down roots in love, we find the spiritual water and nutrients we need for life. More than that, we are strengthened with power.

April 11, 2019April 10, 2019

Agapaō – John 13: 1b

Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.

The Greek word translated as “loved” in this verse is “agapaō.” Unlike English where we use the word, “love” for a variety of purposes, agapaō has a very specific meaning. The Strong’s Concordance defines this word as, “to love (in a social or moral sense).” This is not a possessive love, or a casual love, or even an emotional love. Agapaō is caring for someone who is not worth caring for. Agapaō is being patient with someone who doesn’t understand what you are trying to tell them. Agapaō is valuing a relationship in spite of the million obstacles that tend to come between people. Differences in opinions, beliefs, moods, wants, needs, and yes, even smell all conspire to frustrate love.