1.  How can God be loving if He commands obedience from His people?

2.   Is it possible to rightly love others without a true love for God? How does John shed light on this question?

3.   How is John’s command to love one another both old and new? How does this give weight to John’s argument?

4.   What are some examples of love that you see throughout the Scriptures? How is Jesus the perfect example of love for one another?

5.  Why is hatred for a brother contrary to love for God? What does such hatred expose about our hearts?

6.    How can you live out love for others in such a way that reveals your knowledge of and love for God?