In the fourth Bible study in her Living Room Series, Kelly Minter addresses the universal question of What Love Is. She uses the lens of 1, 2, and 3 John, three of the most overlooked books of the Bible. “Ever since throwing myself into these letters the way a child finally inches off the high dive, I’ve been dog paddling in the deep end. You may feel the same way, having now peered into the mysteries of light and dark, cracked open words like propitiation and chrisma…abiding in Him.”
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In the fourth Bible study in her Living Room Series, Kelly Minter addresses the universal question of What Love Is. She uses the lens of 1, 2, and 3 John, three of the most overlooked books of the Bible. “Ever since throwing myself into these letters the way a child finally inches off the high dive, I’ve been dog paddling in the deep end. You may feel the same way, having now peered into the mysteries of light and dark, cracked open words like propitiation and chrisma…abiding in Him.”Think of Ms. Minter as your favorite English teacher, creatively intertwining grammar with love. “We have the indicatives: we’re forgiven, purified, children of God, overcomers, annointed, and confident that we know. We also have the imperatives: we’re to love each other like Christ loved while not loving the world system. Only the incarnation makes both the indicatives and imperatives possible.” Kelly also doubles as your next door neighbor, who shares the beauty and produce of her beloved garden with you and invites you to A Place at the Table (because with all the recipes she’s compiled in her Bible study series, of course she’s written a cookbook!). Throughout this study Kelly highlights several theological truths in the margin notated by a picture of an ingredient. Whenever you see one of these ingredients, Kelly has provided a page at the back of the book for the reader to hand write the theological truths next to its corresponding picture. As an undomestic goddess, the text exchanges between my mother and me proved both enlightening and entertaining! At one point, my mom’s autocorrect resulted in a text about Jelly Minter instead of mint, and I burst out laughing because now every time I see her name, I will be reminded of the mint jelly with lamb that is our family’s tradition at Easter! Regardless, however, by the study’s end I had completed a list of biblical ingredients foundational to the Christian faith, appropriately concluding with the theme of 1, 2, and 3 John: lettuce. Lettuce love one another! While there may only be three books in John’s trilogy, Minter deserves five stars and a decadent slice of tiramisu! What Love Is will be sure to find it’s place on your shelf of favorites across genre--Bible studies, cookbooks, and gardening guides! Invest in What Love Is today!
...moreThe Letters of 1, 2 & 3 John were written to encourage followers of Jesus to remain faithful to the truth. Believers are challenged to look at contrasting themes such as walking in the light instead of darkness, truth versus lies and deception, loving God more than loving the world, and the meaning of true fellowship and community rather than shallowness. This 7-session study not only reveals the heart of John but also the heart of Jesus. A great addition to The Living Room Series, this study includes recipes and a more relational approach.
Features:
- Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups
- Personal study segments to complete between 6 weeks of group sessions
- Teaching videos, approximately 27–34 minutes per session, available for purchase or rent
- Discover the heart of Jesus.
- Understand true fellowship and its value over shallow friendships.
- Learn what it means to love God more than the world.
Kelly Minter is passionate about women coming to know Jesus Christ through the pages of Scripture. Encouraging women along this journey, Kelly speaks, writes and sings throughout the United States and overseas. Her roots as the oldest of four and as a pastor’s daughter, Kelly has had a love for Scripture ever since she was a child.
Kelly’s latest book release is a personal memoir about her trips to the Amazon jungle entitled, Wherever The River Runs: How a Forgotten People Renewed My Hope In The Gospel. Her fifth Bible study curriculum, All Things New: A Study of 2 Corinthians, is the most recent addition to the Living Room Series and she is anticipating the re-release of her first Bible study, No Other Gods in December 2017 on it’s 10th Anniversary. Acclaimed Bible Teacher Beth Moore & LifeWay Women have facilitated each of Kelly’s previous study titles as online Bible studies for women through their blogs.
In addition to writing, Kelly has recorded several albums. Her most recent record, “Hymns & Hallelujahs†is an acoustic collection of original songs and favorite hymns, some of which are featured on the All Things New teaching videos. She is also passionate about serving the poor and forgotten around the world and is deeply invested in the work of Justice and Mercy International as their work in Brazil and Moldova. She has also recently launched her own conference-style event, "Cultivate: A Women's Gathering Around the Word" that seeks to unite women through Biblical teaching, prayer, mission and acoustic worship through a stylistically simple approach.
Kelly resides in Nashville, TN and particularly enjoys spending her free time with friends and family or in the large garden she has planted in her backyard. She treasures cooking and community around the table, both at home and abroad.
To learn more about Kelly Minter, visit her website at www.kellyminter.com
To learn more about Kelly's "Cultivate: A Women's Gathering Around the Word" Conferences, visit the Cultivate website at www.cultivatevent.com
What Love Is Bible Study Book
The letters of 1, 2 & 3 John were written to encourage followers of Jesus to remain faithful to the truth. These letters challenge believers to look at contrasting themes such as walking in the light instead of darkness, truth versus lies and deception, loving God more than loving the world, and the meaning of true fellowship and community rather than shallowness. This 7 session study reveals not only the heart of John but also the heart of Jesus. A great addition to The Living Room Series that includes recipes and a relational approach.
What Love Is Bible Study Book Features:
- Biblically rooted and gospel-centered
- 6 weeks of personal study material
- Great addition to The Living Room Series that includes recipes and a relational approach
Leaders, find the What Love Is Leader Kit here.