Athens I Love You

October 8, 2023 | Bronson Crawford



This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to

lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. 1 John 3:16


Discussion Questions


Start Talking

  • Have you participated in Athens I Love You before?

    • What did you do and what impact did it have on you?

    • What impact have you seen Athens I Love You  have on our community?

  • Are there organizations in our community that you actively serve with?

    • Tell us about them and why they are important to you. 

Read This

  • Read 1 John 3:16-18

    • How do we know what love is according to this passage?

    • What should be our response to the love we have received?

    • If we see a need and do not have compassion on the person and act, what does this passage question about what is in us?

    • In verse 18, how are we told that we need to love?

What Now

  • Did you learn anything new about foster care and the foster care community from Peter and Rachel Robertson’s interview?

    • Have you ever personally been impacted by foster care? Share your story.

    • CFLM's vision is “Everyone will find their role in caring for foster, adopted, and vulnerable children.” What role do you think you could play in caring for foster, adopted, and vulnerable children after?

  • Had you heard of Mercy Health Center before Paul and Ross shared about it? 

    • What touched you the most from what they shared?

    • Have you ever been in a situation where you didn’t know if you would be able to afford medical care if you or your family member needed it?

    • Is there any way that you could help meet the needs of Mercy Health Center and serve the needy in our community?

  • Greg Lindsey shared with us about The Potter’s House. How familiar are you with recovery programs in our community?

    • Have you personally experienced or walked with a loved one through recovery?

    • How are ministries like The Potter’s House different from a regular recovery treatment center?

    • How can you serve and love those who are in recovery in your life or through The Potter’s House?

  • As we serve and give the next 8 weeks, what are you most excited about learning or doing through this experience?


Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to

share. 1 Timothy 6:18

Additional Series Resources

2023 Scripture Reading Plan

Song: Do Something by Matthew West