This week’s lesson explores covenantal love, showing how God’s love is enduring and relational. It demonstrates how God calls us into a covenant relationship, offering blessings, mercy, and restoration when we respond in faith and obedience. We will examine God’s everlasting love, His patience, and our responsibility to reflect His love in our relationships with Him and others.

- SATURDAY – Introduction

- Memory Text

John 14:23

KJV ²³ Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. CEV ²³ Jesus replied: If anyone loves me, they will obey me. Then my Father will love them, and we will come to them and live in them.

- Lesson

God’s love is not distant or impersonal. It is deeply relational, inviting us to live in obedience as evidence of our love for Him. The Bible uses words like agape and phileo to describe God’s love, highlighting both divine affection and relational commitment. True covenantal love is not one-sided but invites a response of love, faith, and obedience.

The covenant relationship God offers is based on mutual faithfulness. He loves us freely, but He also desires that we love Him in return by reflecting His character and obeying His Word. This week, we will explore how God’s covenantal love transforms our lives.

- EGW Notes (Paraphrased)

Ellen White reminds us that God’s love provides protection and guidance to those who trust Him. His promises are sure, and we honor Him by living in faith and obedience, knowing that He desires to dwell with us and bless us.

- Conclusion

God’s love is relational, inviting us into a covenant where faith and obedience strengthen our connection with Him. We are called to trust His promises and reflect His love.

- Reflection

How does God’s covenantal love differ from human relationships?

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What does it mean to let God’s love “abide” in us?

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- SUNDAY – The Everlasting Love of God

- Lesson

Read the following:

Psalm 33:5

KJV ⁵ He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. CEV ⁵ He loves justice and fairness, and he is kind to everyone everywhere on earth.

Psalm 145:9

KJV ⁹ The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works. CEV ⁹ You are good to everyone, and you take care of all your creation.

God’s love extends to all creation, revealing His kindness, mercy, and compassion. It is not limited by human flaws but remains constant, reaching everyone and offering hope.

Read the following:

2 Peter 3:9

KJV ⁹ The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. CEV ⁹ The Lord isn't slow about keeping his promises, as some people think he is. In fact, God is patient, because he wants everyone to turn from sin and no one to be lost.

1 Timothy 2:4

KJV ⁴ Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. CEV ⁴ God wants everyone to be saved and to know the whole truth, which is,

These texts reveal God’s desire for everyone to experience salvation. Though He allows us the freedom to choose, His love never ceases. Even when rejected, He continues to invite us to return to Him.

- EGW Notes (Paraphrased)

Ellen White emphasizes that God’s love surrounds every person. His angels guide and protect us, while His Spirit works tirelessly to bring us to repentance and salvation. No one is forgotten in God’s plan of redemption.

- Conclusion

God’s love is everlasting and reaches everyone, regardless of past failures. It calls us to embrace His love and share it with others.

- Reflection

How do Psalm 33:5

KJV ⁵ He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. CEV ⁵ He loves justice and fairness, and he is kind to everyone everywhere on earth.
and Psalm 145:9

KJV ⁹ The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works. CEV ⁹ You are good to everyone, and you take care of all your creation.
describe God’s love for humanity?

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What does God’s everlasting love teach us about our own relationships?

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- MONDAY – Covenantal Love

- Lesson

Read the following:

Deuteronomy 7:6-9

KJV ⁶ For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God: the Lord thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth. ⁷ The Lord did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people; for ye were the fewest of all people: ⁸ But because the Lord loved you, and because he would keep the oath which he had sworn unto your fathers, hath the Lord brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you out of the house of bondmen, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. ⁹ Know therefore that the Lord thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations; CEV Moses said: ⁶ Israel, you are the chosen people of the Lord your God. There are many nations on this earth, but he chose only Israel to be his very own. ⁷ You were the weakest of all nations, ⁸ but the Lord chose you because he loves you and because he had made a promise to your ancestors. Then with his mighty arm, he rescued you from the king of Egypt, who had made you his slaves. ⁹ You know that the Lord your God is the only true God. So love him and obey his commands, and he will faithfully keep his agreement with you and your descendants for a thousand generations.

God’s covenant with Israel reflects His faithfulness and steadfast love. He chose them as His special people, not because of their merit but because of His mercy and grace.

This covenantal love (ḥesed) highlights God’s loyal and unchanging nature. While God’s love is unconditional, the benefits of the covenant relationship depend on faithfulness and obedience.

- EGW Notes (Paraphrased)

Ellen White explains that God’s covenant love is built on faithfulness. Those who follow Him in obedience receive His blessings, but the relationship requires us to reflect His love through our actions.

- Conclusion

God’s covenant love is steadfast, but we must respond with faith and obedience to experience its full blessings.

- Reflection

What does Deuteronomy 7:9

KJV ⁹ Know therefore that the Lord thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations; CEV ⁹ You know that the Lord your God is the only true God. So love him and obey his commands, and he will faithfully keep his agreement with you and your descendants for a thousand generations.
teach about God’s covenant relationship?

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Why is faithfulness essential in a covenant relationship with God?

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- TUESDAY – The Call to Return

- Lesson

Read the following:

Jeremiah 3:12-14

KJV ¹² Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the Lord; and I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you: for I am merciful, saith the Lord, and I will not keep anger for ever. ¹³ Only acknowledge thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed against the Lord thy God, and hast scattered thy ways to the strangers under every green tree, and ye have not obeyed my voice, saith the Lord. ¹⁴ Turn, O backsliding children, saith the Lord; for I am married unto you: and I will take you one of a city, and two of a family, and I will bring you to Zion: CEV ¹² Jeremiah, shout toward the north: Israel, I am your Lord — come back to me! You were unfaithful and made me furious, but I am merciful, and so I will forgive you. ¹³ Just admit that you rebelled and worshiped foreign gods under large trees everywhere. ¹⁴ You are unfaithful children, but you belong to me. Come home! I'll take one or two of you from each town and clan and bring you to Zion.

God pleads with Israel to return to Him, promising mercy and restoration. His covenantal love is persistent, even when His people stray. He does not abandon them but continues to call them back.

Repentance is more than just words—it’s a change of heart. God’s call to return is an invitation to rebuild the relationship broken by sin. It reminds us that God is always ready to forgive when we sincerely turn back to Him.

- EGW Notes (Paraphrased)

Ellen White explains that true repentance leads to transformation. God’s mercy is always available, but we must confess our sins, turn away from them, and trust in His promises to restore us.

- Conclusion

God’s love invites us to repent, promising forgiveness and restoration. Returning to Him brings healing and renewed faith.

- Reflection

What does Jeremiah 3:12-14

KJV ¹² Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the Lord; and I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you: for I am merciful, saith the Lord, and I will not keep anger for ever. ¹³ Only acknowledge thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed against the Lord thy God, and hast scattered thy ways to the strangers under every green tree, and ye have not obeyed my voice, saith the Lord. ¹⁴ Turn, O backsliding children, saith the Lord; for I am married unto you: and I will take you one of a city, and two of a family, and I will bring you to Zion: CEV ¹² Jeremiah, shout toward the north: Israel, I am your Lord — come back to me! You were unfaithful and made me furious, but I am merciful, and so I will forgive you. ¹³ Just admit that you rebelled and worshiped foreign gods under large trees everywhere. ¹⁴ You are unfaithful children, but you belong to me. Come home! I'll take one or two of you from each town and clan and bring you to Zion.
teach us about God’s willingness to forgive?

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How can we ensure that our repentance is genuine and not just words?

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- WEDNESDAY – Love and Discipline

- Lesson

Read the following:

Hebrews 12:5-11

KJV ⁵ And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him: ⁶ For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. ⁷ If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? ⁸ But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons. ⁹ Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live? ¹⁰ For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness. ¹¹ Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. CEV ⁵ But you have forgotten that the Scriptures say to God's children, “When the Lord punishes you, don't make light of it, and when he corrects you, don't be discouraged. ⁶ The Lord corrects the people he loves and disciplines those he calls his own.” ⁷ Be patient when you are being corrected! This is how God treats his children. Don't all parents correct their children? ⁸ God corrects all his children, and if he doesn't correct you, then you don't really belong to him. ⁹ Our earthly fathers correct us, and we still respect them. Isn't it even better to be given true life by letting our spiritual Father correct us? ¹⁰ Our human fathers correct us for a short time, and they do it as they think best. But God corrects us for our own good, because he wants us to be holy, as he is. ¹¹ It is never fun to be corrected. In fact, at the time it is always painful. But if we learn to obey by being corrected, we will do right and live at peace.

God’s discipline is an expression of His love. Just as a loving parent corrects a child, God disciplines us to shape our character and draw us closer to Him. His discipline is not punishment but a tool for spiritual growth.

When we face trials or correction, we must trust that God’s purpose is to refine us. Discipline reminds us of our need to rely fully on God and follow His will. It strengthens our faith and prepares us for His eternal kingdom.

- EGW Notes (Paraphrased)

Ellen White explains that God’s discipline teaches patience, humility, and trust. It prepares us for greater service and deeper faith. Through challenges, we learn dependence on God’s strength, not our own.

- Conclusion

God’s discipline is an act of love, not rejection. It molds us into His image and strengthens our relationship with Him.

- Reflection

What does Hebrews 12:5-11

KJV ⁵ And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him: ⁶ For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. ⁷ If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? ⁸ But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons. ⁹ Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live? ¹⁰ For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness. ¹¹ Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. CEV ⁵ But you have forgotten that the Scriptures say to God's children, “When the Lord punishes you, don't make light of it, and when he corrects you, don't be discouraged. ⁶ The Lord corrects the people he loves and disciplines those he calls his own.” ⁷ Be patient when you are being corrected! This is how God treats his children. Don't all parents correct their children? ⁸ God corrects all his children, and if he doesn't correct you, then you don't really belong to him. ⁹ Our earthly fathers correct us, and we still respect them. Isn't it even better to be given true life by letting our spiritual Father correct us? ¹⁰ Our human fathers correct us for a short time, and they do it as they think best. But God corrects us for our own good, because he wants us to be holy, as he is. ¹¹ It is never fun to be corrected. In fact, at the time it is always painful. But if we learn to obey by being corrected, we will do right and live at peace.
teach about God’s purpose in discipline?

Reveal Suggested Answer

How can we view trials and challenges as part of God’s plan?

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- THURSDAY – The Greatest Commandment

- Lesson

Read the following:

Deuteronomy 6:4-5

KJV ⁴ Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord: ⁵ And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. CEV ⁴ Listen, Israel! The Lord our God is the only true God! ⁵ So love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and strength.

Matthew 22:37-38

KJV ³⁷ Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. ³⁸ This is the first and great commandment. CEV ³⁷ Jesus answered: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind. ³⁸ This is the first and most important commandment.

God commands us to love Him with all our heart, soul, and strength. This is not a surface-level love but a complete devotion that affects every part of our lives.

True love for God is shown through obedience and faithfulness. It influences how we treat others and shapes our thoughts, actions, and priorities. Loving God completely leads us to reflect His character in everything we do.

- EGW Notes (Paraphrased)

Ellen White explains that love for God inspires obedience. When we truly love Him, we delight in following His Word and reflecting His character in our lives. Love and obedience go hand in hand.

- Conclusion

Loving God fully means surrendering every area of our lives to Him. It is demonstrated through faithful obedience and reflecting His love to others.

- Reflection

What does it mean to love God with all your heart, soul, and strength?

Reveal Suggested Answer

How does loving God completely impact our relationships with others?

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- FRIDAY – Further Thought

- Lesson

This week’s study reminds us that God’s covenant is an invitation to relationship, not just rules. His love is unconditional, but it requires a response of faith and obedience. God’s discipline, calls to repentance, and commands to love all flow from His desire to transform us into His image.

As we reflect on God’s faithfulness, we are reminded to live lives that honor Him, trusting in His promises and sharing His love with others.

- EGW Notes (Paraphrased)

Ellen White explains that living in God’s covenant means surrendering completely to Him. It involves daily trust, obedience, and a willingness to reflect His character in our actions.

- Conclusion

God’s covenant love calls us to faithfulness. It transforms how we live and prepares us to reflect His love to the world.

- Reflection

What does it mean to live in a covenant relationship with God?

Reveal Suggested Answer

How can we demonstrate faithfulness to God’s covenant in practical ways?

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- LESSON SUMMARY

Covenantal Love

This week’s lesson highlights God’s faithfulness in His covenantal love. He invites us into a relationship rooted in mercy, grace, and restoration. We are called to respond with faithfulness, obedience, and love, trusting that God’s promises will never fail.