In this episode of Knowing God, we discuss the important topic of Biblical Love That Covers Sin.

We consider Peter’s command in 1 Peter 4:8 to “keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.” We discuss what it means for love to cover sin, how Christians can overlook offenses and forgive one another, and why this kind of love is so essential for the health and unity of the local church.

Key Texts: 1 Peter 4: 7–9; Proverbs 10: 12; Matthew 18: 15–35; 1 Corinthians 13: 4–7; Ephesians 4: 31–32; Philippians 1: 9–11.

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In this episode of Knowing God, we discuss the important topic of Biblical Hospitality.

We consider what hospitality is, why Scripture commands Christians to practice it, and how hospitality is connected to brotherly love within the church. We also discuss common misconceptions, practical ways believers can show hospitality, and how a culture of hospitality strengthens the life and witness of the local church.

Key Texts: Romans 12: 9–13; Hebrews 13: 1–2; 1 Peter 4: 7–11; 1 Timothy 3: 1–7; Titus 1: 5–9, and may others!

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In this episode of Knowing God, we discuss Church of the Good Shepherd’s seventh core value: Missions, Evangelism, and Mercy Ministry.

We consider the church’s calling to proclaim the gospel through personal evangelism, public ministry, missions, and church planting. We also discuss the importance of evangelizing our children, partnering with like-minded churches, and engaging in works of mercy that meet practical needs and commend the grace of God to a broken world.

Key Texts: Matthew 5:13–16; 28:18–20; Mark 10:13–16; Luke 10:25–37; Romans 10:14–17; 15:17–21; 2 Corinthians 8:1–7; Galatians 6:10; Ephesians 6:4; Philippians 2:14–15; 4:14–20; 1 Thessalonians 1:8; Titus 2:14; 3:8, 14; James 1:27; 3 John 5–8.

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