40 Days of Love Bible Study Guide: We Were Made for Relationships

by Rick Warren

What is your number one priority in life? Your answer to that question reveals your dominant life value. Everyone has one whether they realize it or not. It’s what we unconsciously base our decisions on. Through this six-session video-based Bible study (DVD/streaming video sold separately), 40 Days of Love , pastor Rick Warren—author of bestselling books The Purpose Driven Life and The Daniel Plan —teaches you how to constantly focus on authentically loving God and loving others as your deepest desire and highest aspiration. God tells us that our dominant life value is to love and be loved. Jesus once said that of all the commands in the Bible, two are most Love God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself. In this six-session study, Warren shares practical, Christ-centered advice on how to authentically love God and love your neighbor as a normal way of life. With a focus on the spiritual truths of patience, kindness, truth, and forgiveness, you will learn to make love your dominant life value. This Study Guide is filled with helpful discussion starters, video overviews, a helpful Leader’s Guide and much more. It's designed to be used with the companion 40 Days of Love DVD (sold separately). Sessions

Genres: Religion, Christian

112 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2008

About the author

Richard Duane Warren is an American Baptist evangelical Christian pastor and author.He is the founder of Saddleback Church, an evangelical Baptist megachurch in Lake Forest, California. Since 2022, he is director of the Finishing the Task mission coalition.

Reviews

[Michelle Ule · Rating 3 out of 5]

Our church used the book that went with this Video study guide in fall 2016. As a long time lay counselor, I was surprised at the insights and things I learned through the study. It was well worth the time we took and I'm glad I read the book.

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 1/2 stars

I like Rick Warren. If you do too, then check out this six session video-based study for small groups. There is an accompanying book by Tom Holland called The Relationship Principles of Jesus, which is an insightful and convicting read.

[Lauren · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was used with our church in both small bible study groups and sunday sermons. The book really challenged my thinking of love towards others and towards the Lord. It challenged me, and I often found myself stepping out of my comfort zone based on Rick Warren's weekly challenges. Overall, book wasn't too bad.

[Ginger · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good reminders about loving others and having a servant heart but wasn't life-changing or eye-opening. Again, it helped that I read this book with a study group and had a chance to discuss. Got so much more out of the discussions than the actual reading.

[Renee · Rating 3 out of 5]

This work book accompanies The Relationship Principles of Jesus and a video. Each week there is a practical application that has you go into the community and truly practice what you are studying.