12-Week Study & Discussion Guide
The Love Dare
by Stephen Kendrick & Alex Kendrick·72 discussion questions
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1.The introduction opens with the image of a firefighter entering a burning building — an image that ties directly to the film *Fireproof*. What does that metaphor suggest about what it will cost to rescue a marriage in trouble?
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About This Study Guide
The Love Dare by Stephen and Alex Kendrick is a 40-day devotional journey designed to help married couples rediscover the power of unconditional love. Built around the premise that love is not merely a feeling but a daily choice and commitment, the book guides readers through a series of practical, intentional acts of love — one dare per day — drawn from the timeless description of love in 1 Corinthians 13. At its heart, The Love Dare argues that a marriage transformed by God's love is not only possible but is the very picture of Christ's own love for the church. Whether your marriage is struggling or simply in need of renewed intentionality, these dares invite you to move from passive affection to active, self-sacrificing love.
This study guide is designed to be used over twelve weeks, grouping the forty dares thematically by the major movements of the book. Each week, you will read the assigned dares, attempt the daily dare in your own marriage, journal your observations and reactions, and then bring your reflections to your small group or a trusted friend. You do not need to have a perfect marriage — or even a cooperative spouse — to benefit from this study. The dares are yours to own regardless of how your partner responds.
By the end of this guide, you can expect to have a richer understanding of what biblical love truly demands, a more honest picture of where your own heart needs work, and a set of concrete habits that — if continued — can permanently alter the culture of your marriage. More than a marriage-improvement program, The Love Dare is ultimately a call to surrender your marriage to God and to let His love flow through you to your spouse. Come ready to be changed from the inside out.
12-Week Schedule
- Week 1Introduction — What Is the Love Dare?8 questions
- Week 2Days 1–7 — Love Is Patient and Kind8 questions
- Week 3Days 8–14 — Love Is Not Selfish8 questions
- Week 4Days 15–21 — Love and the Battle for the Heart8 questions
- Week 5Days 22–28 — Love and Forgiveness8 questions
- Week 6Days 29–33 — Love and Spiritual Foundation8 questions
- Week 7Days 34–37 — Love and Covenant8 questions
- Week 8Days 38–40 — Love Is a Choice, Every Day8 questions
- Week 9Review & Reflection8 questions
Week 1: Introduction — What Is the Love Dare?
Free sampleRead the Introduction of The Love Dare. Key Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8; Mark 12:30-31.
1.The introduction opens with the image of a firefighter entering a burning building — an image that ties directly to the film *Fireproof*. What does that metaphor suggest about what it will cost to rescue a marriage in trouble?
2.The authors distinguish between love as a feeling and love as a commitment. In your own words, what is the difference, and why does this distinction matter for marriage?
3.The book is structured as a 40-day dare. Why do you think the authors chose 40 days specifically? What biblical patterns come to mind when you think of that number?
4.The introduction challenges readers not to give up before the 40 days are finished, even if their spouse does not respond. How do you personally react to that challenge? Does it feel fair or unreasonable, and why?
a.What does it reveal about your expectations of love if you expect a quick return on your investment?
b.What would it look like to dare to love with no guarantee of a response?
5.1 Corinthians 13 is the backbone of this entire devotional. Read verses 4-8 aloud together. Which attribute of love listed there feels most out of reach for you personally right now?
6.The authors suggest that many people entered marriage with unrealistic expectations. What expectations did you bring into your marriage — spoken or unspoken — that have caused friction?
7.The Love Dare ultimately argues that only a heart surrendered to God can love unconditionally. Do you agree? Is it possible to love this way without a spiritual foundation? Why or why not?
8.As you begin this journey, what is your honest hope for what will be different in your marriage 40 days from now? Write it down and keep it — you will return to it in the final week.
Week 2: Days 1–7 — Love Is Patient and Kind
Read Days 1–7 of The Love Dare. Key Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 13:4; Ephesians 4:2; Proverbs 15:1.
1.Day 1's dare is simply to say nothing negative to your spouse for the entire day. How did that dare go? What did it reveal about how often critical or cutting words come naturally to you?
Week 3: Days 8–14 — Love Is Not Selfish
Read Days 8–14 of The Love Dare. Key Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 13:5; Philippians 2:3-4; Romans 15:2.
1.The authors argue that selfishness is the primary enemy of a healthy marriage. Do you agree? Can you identify a recent conflict in your marriage that, if you're honest, was rooted in your own desire to get your way?
Week 4: Days 15–21 — Love and the Battle for the Heart
Read Days 15–21 of The Love Dare. Key Scriptures: Proverbs 4:23; Matthew 5:8; Hebrews 3:13.
1.Day 15 introduces the concept of 'leaving and cleaving' from Genesis 2:24. The dare challenges you to identify any person, habit, or priority that has crept in between you and your spouse. What came to mind?
Week 5: Days 22–28 — Love and Forgiveness
Read Days 22–28 of The Love Dare. Key Scriptures: Ephesians 4:31-32; Colossians 3:13; Matthew 18:21-22.
1.The authors describe unforgiveness as drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. Have you seen this dynamic at work in your own marriage? What does chronic bitterness actually do to the person who holds it?
Week 6: Days 29–33 — Love and Spiritual Foundation
Read Days 29–33 of The Love Dare. Key Scriptures: Ephesians 5:25-33; Joshua 24:15; Matthew 7:24-27.
1.Day 29 is a turning point — it directly addresses the spiritual condition of the person doing the dare, not just their behavior. The dare invites the reader to consider whether they have truly surrendered their life to God. How did you respond to that dare?
Week 7: Days 34–37 — Love and Covenant
Read Days 34–37 of The Love Dare. Key Scriptures: Malachi 2:14-16; Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:6.
1.The book draws a clear distinction between a contract and a covenant. What is the difference? Why does it matter which framework you use when you think about your marriage vows?
Week 8: Days 38–40 — Love Is a Choice, Every Day
Read Days 38–40 of The Love Dare. Key Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 13:8; Romans 8:38-39; Revelation 2:4-5.
1.Day 38 circles back to the beginning — love never fails (1 Corinthians 13:8). After 38 days, what has that phrase come to mean to you that it did not mean on Day 1?
Week 9: Review & Reflection
Review your journal notes, underlined passages, and dare outcomes from all 40 days of The Love Dare. Re-read any dares that were especially significant to you.
1.Looking across all 40 dares, which single dare had the most significant impact on you or your marriage? What made it so powerful?
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