Outline:

Bible verses talked about:

1 John 4:8: "Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love."

Romans 5:8: "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

Psalm 136:26: "Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever."

Jeremiah 31:3: "The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: 'I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.'"

Psalm 36:7: "How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings."

I. Introduction

Reference to a previous week's discussion about things God can't do.

Explanation of the absence of handouts due to COVID restrictions.

II. Discussion on God's Attributes

Reflection on the limitations of what God can't do based on His nature.

Mention of specific traits like God's inability to lie or sin.

III. Experience During COVID Restrictions

Explanation of reduced handouts and limitations imposed by health regulations.

IV. Encouragement for Reflection

Suggestion to contemplate the things God can't do as an interesting and insightful exercise.

V. Shift to a Discussion on God's Love

Introduction to the attribute of God being discussed: love.

Acknowledgment that God can do anything but emphasizes there are things He won't do due to His nature.

VI. Attributes Stemming from God's Love

Mention of other attributes like omnipresence, omniscience, and omnipotence being expressions of God's love.

Emphasis on the idea that God loves both believers and sinners.

VII. Illustrative Story

Sharing a personal story related to a family dealing with a challenging situation.

Reflection on the importance of manifesting God's love in difficult family dynamics.

VIII. Encouragement to Show Love

Advice on showing love to family members who may have strayed from faith or chosen a different lifestyle.

Reference to the story of the prodigal son as an example of God's love.

IX. Attributes of God's Love

Reference to 1 John 4:8 highlighting God's primary attribute as love.

X. Discussion on Greek Words for Love

Explanation of different Greek words for love, such as Eros, Storge, Philia, and Agape.

Description of Agape as the highest and purest form of love.

XI. Love at the Heart of the Bible

Assertion that love is a central theme throughout the Bible.

Quoting Tony Ranky to support the idea that many attributes stem from God's love.

XII. Key Implications of God's Love

Unconditional, absolute, one-sided nature of God's love.

Reference to Romans 5:8 about God's love demonstrated while humanity was still in sin.

XIII. God's Love as a Blessing

Comforting assurance that God's love can be a source of strength even in challenging times.

Reference to specific Bible verses highlighting God's steadfast love.

XIV. Conclusion and Prayer

Summarization of key points about God's love.

Ending with a prayer of gratitude for God's love and a blessing for the congregation.