Join us this week as we learn about the essentials for loving anybody who is unlovable. Our anchor passage is Matthew 5:38-48. Message Notes: Q: Think of a time someone’s been ugly toward you, and you really wanted revenge. What happened? Read Matthew 5:38-48. How was Jesus challenging the normal wisdom of the day? What is radically counter-intuitive about Jesus’ challenge, both then and now? Why is Jesus’ way so difficult to actually act on today? Whom should you bless this week with God-like, kind, gracious action? (especially folks who push all your buttons) Elevator 1: Step into God’s love for you. Personally experience it! Elevator 2: Step up with extra-surprising love for people, even and especially unloving people. Elevator 3: Keep stretching to love more, more like your Father-God! Q: Which of these love elevators are necessary right now in your life? What will you do different in the coming week? Q: How does Jesus’ own example supply you with fresh motivation to love people who are unloveable? Get Ready for Next Week: Read each day this week from one of the following Gospel accounts: Matthew 27:57-28:15 Mark 15:42-16:8 Luke 23:50-24:12 John 19:38-20:31