13: Love is the Fulfillment of the Law — Teaching Plan

Key Thought: God’s law refers to relationships, a correct expression of our love for God and others, and finds its fulfilment in love.
March 29, 2025

1. Have a volunteer read Romans 6:1-3, Romans 7:7-12.

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
What do these verses tell us about the law after Christ died?
Personal Application: How do you respond to someone who says the Ten Commandments are just a bunch of rules? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your relatives states, “I that He was talking about the law of love, not the Ten Commandments. All we have to do is love God and others and we are keeping His law.” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Jeremiah 31:31-34.

Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
What do these verses teach about God’s promise to give us a new heart?
Personal Application: Is it practical for our church to be involved in community activism concerning love and justice in social and political issues? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your friends states, “What is your hope in the judgment: law-keeping or Christ’s righteousness and grace? If the second is true, why do you think we should keep the commandments then? ” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read James 2:1-9.

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
What crucial messages are given here?
Personal Application: What separates the sheep from the goats? Why isn’t Jesus teaching legalism in these passages? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “What does keeping the Sabbath on Saturday instead of Sunday have to do with loving God more than those who keep Sunday? What does that have to do with justice and righteousness?” How would you respond to your neighbor?

4. Have a volunteer read Exodus 20:1-17.

Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
How do these verses reveal the love for God and the love for others?
Personal Application: Can we express love for God and love for others if we are violating one of the commandments? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared. ”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).