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November 15, 2022 The Character of God - Loyal Love

 


Today's YouTube video from the Bible Project: Character of God: Loyal Love 

The Hebrew word khesed is one of the most common descriptions of God in the Hebrew Bible, and it’s almost impossible to translate into any other language! This word is rich with meaning, combining the ideas of unconditional love, loyalty, and generosity.  Pause to think about these three dimensions for a second.

Ruth, for example, showed khesed to her mother-in-law Naomi by binding herself to Naomi despite the cost it could have on her future. It was a beautiful act of loyalty that revealed Ruth’s generous and faithful character. Many people attempt to show this kind of loyalty, but we often fail to endure in our love for other people. But God’s love never fails. 

God demonstrated his loyal love to us by becoming human and binding himself to us in the person of Jesus—the ultimate loyal and loving human. Through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, God opened a new future for humanity and all of creation. And God did this simply because it’s who he is. He is generous and faithful. When we experience the purity and beauty of God’s loyal love, we are empowered to show his love to others. 

Reflect:

1. Read Psalm 136.  How do the following Bible translations of khesed in Psalm 136 help you understand God’s loyal love? 

His loyal love endures - NET

His love never quits - MSG

His love endures forever - NIV

His faithful love endures forever - NLT

His mercy endureth forever - KJV

His steadfast love endures forever - ESV 

2. Can you share a personal experience of God's loyal love?

3. How should you respond to God’s loyal and loving character?

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