How do I love my enemies?
Jesus commanded the impossible - but with God, nothing is impossible. Discover how to love those who hurt you.
11 Bible studies address this question
What the Bible Says
These Bible studies explore Scripture passages that speak to this question. Each study will give you insight and practical application.
Lord of the Sabbath and the Sermon on the Plain
Jesus declares Himself Lord of the Sabbath and chooses His twelve apostles. In the Sermon on the Plain, He teaches the Beatitudes and calls His followers to radical love—even love for enemies—grou...
Living Sacrifices
Paul turns from doctrine to practice. Present your bodies as living sacrifices. Be transformed by renewed minds. Use your gifts to serve the body. Love genuinely, overcome evil with good.
The Sermon on the Mount: The Beatitudes and Kingdom Character
Jesus delivers the greatest sermon ever preached, beginning with the Beatitudes that overturn worldly values. He describes the character of Kingdom citizens and calls His followers to be salt and ligh...
Elisha and Syria's Blindness
Elisha makes an axe head float, reveals Syrian ambushes to Israel's king, and is surrounded by Syrian forces at Dothan. He prays to open his servant's eyes to see heavenly armies, then strikes the Syr...
Hezekiah's Collection of Solomon's Proverbs
Proverbs 25 begins a new section of wisdom collected by King Hezekiah's scribes, offering vivid metaphors about self-control, relationships, and the power of words.
Jonah's Anger and God's Compassion
Jonah is angry that God spared Nineveh—this is exactly why he fled. God uses a plant, a worm, and a scorching wind to teach Jonah about compassion. Should God not pity 120,000 people who cannot tell...
David Learns of Saul's Death
An Amalekite brings news of Saul's death, claiming to have killed him. David mourns with a lament and executes the messenger for striking the LORD's anointed.
The Way of Love
Without love, even the greatest gifts are nothing. Love is patient and kind, not envious or boastful. Love never fails. Faith, hope, and love remain, but the greatest of these is love.
Laws for Justice, Sabbath, and Festivals
God provides laws promoting justice, rest, and worship. These commands address court proceedings, care for enemies, Sabbath rest for all creation, and the three annual festivals that would shape Israe...
Sending the Seventy-Two and the Good Samaritan
Jesus sends seventy-two disciples ahead of Him to prepare the way. He pronounces woes on unrepentant cities and rejoices that the Father reveals truth to little children. A lawyer's question leads to ...
The Last Supper: Washing Feet and a New Commandment
Jesus washes His disciples' feet, modeling servant leadership. He predicts His betrayal and sends Judas into the night. After Judas leaves, Jesus gives a new commandment: love one another as He has lo...
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