The Supremacy of Love

The Supremacy of Love – 1 Corinthians 13:8-131) Permanence of Love – vv8-12 (50%)Spiritual gifts are temporary, but love lasts forever – v8.Reason – The gifts will no longer be necessary when Christ returns – vv9-10.Illustration #1 – child vs. man – v11. Illustration #2 – indirect vs. direct – v12.2) Preeminence of Love – v13 (25%)3) Pursuit of Love – 14:1a (25%)Preparing your heart for the sermon:-How does Paul contrast love with spiritual gifts?-V10 says "but when the perfect come…" – what is Paul referring to?-Having argued for the supremacy of love in chapter 13, how does Paul immediately exhort the Corinthians?-Other passages to consider: Num 12:6-8; Deut 6:4-9; 34:10; Isa 65:17; John 13:31-35; 15:1-17; 17:20-26; Rom 13:8-10 1 Cor 13:1-14:1; 1 Tim 1:5; 1 John 2:28-3:3; 4:7-21 Digging Deeper:-Why is love superior to spiritual gifts?-Why would spiritual gifts no longer be needed when Christ returns?-How is love superior to even faith and hope?-How can you grow in loving God and loving others?