The history of Valentine’s Day is a bit murky, but in our modern times it is a celebration of romantic love. Before we get into some Scriptures about love, see how much you know about Valentine’s Day.
THE STATE VALENTINE’S DAY QUIZ
TWO OF THE STATES LISTED BELOW ACHIEVED STATEHOOD ON FEBRUARY 14. CAN YOU NAME THE TWO STATES:
Oregon, Kansas, Virginia, Utah, Arizona, North Dakota, Oklahoma
CUPID LAKE IS FOUND IN WHICH STATE?
Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri
WHICH TWO STATES BELOW ARE KNOWN FOR GOOD CHOCOLATE?
Alabama, California, Pennsylvania, Tennessee
BUSINESS AND VALENTINE’S DAY QUIZ
WHICH COMPANY BROKE THE RECORD FOR THE WORLD’S LARGEST BOX OF CHOCOLATES IN 2023?
Godiva, Hershey’s, Russell Stover, Whitman
HOW MANY ROSES ARE SOLD IN THE U.S. FOR VALENTINE’S DAY?
85 million, 110 million, 25 million, 250 million
WHEN DID HALLMARK PRODUCE ITS FIRST VALENTINE’S DAY CARD?
1900, 1913, 1922, 1927
THE VALENTINE’S DAY QUIZ HISTORY
WHAT FOUNDING FATHER SOLD CHOCOLATE OUT OF HIS PRINT SHOP?
John Adams, Ben Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay
WHAT PATENT WAS APPLIED FOR ON FEBUARY 14?
Cotton Gin, Light Bulb, Telegraph, Telephone
Answers to the Valentine’s Day Quiz can be found in the comment section at end of article!
SO, WHAT IS VALENTINE’S DAY ALL ABOUT?
ROMANTIC LOVE
Valentine’s Day celebrates romantic love, which is in the Bible. Think of the Song of Songs written by Solomon.
While that is one kind of love, there are so many other facets to this four letter word. Today we will look at just four verses about love.
LOVE AND SIN
It is inevitable, that we will fail one another. This Scripture points to being willing to accept imperfection in each other and to forgive. Godly love urges us to look beyond the offense, seek understanding, and offer grace instead of revenge.
REFLECTIVE QUESION: When was the last time you were offended or hurt? How did you respond?
LOVE OTHERS
LOVE AND SERVICE
Jesus came into our world from the heavenly realms to minister to us. He first loved us, so we can love Him and others. Jesus did not just make us able to do this, but we are obligated to love one another. That is how people know we are Christians. Check out John 13:38.
REFLECTIVE QUESTION: Loving our brothers and sisters in Christ can sometimes seem like a monumental task. Realizing how much we are forgiven is helpful. How else can we make progress?
Do our actions align with our words when it comes to expressing love and care to those around us?
REFLECTIVE QUESTION: When was the last time we ‘washed another’s feet’ figuratively?
LOVE AND SACRIFICE
REFLECTIVE QUESTION: If someone stepped in front of a bullet for you or pulled you out of the water when you were drowning, how appreciative would you be? When was the last time you spent an extended time in prayer praising and thanking Jesus for His stunning and extraordinary sacrifice?
If you have any comments or thoughts on the reflection questions, please share in the comment section below. There are so many Scriptures on love. If you have a favorite share that also.
You will also find the answers to the Valentine’s Day quiz in the comments. If you enjoyed the Valentine’s Day Quiz check out some more trivia. https://www.ultimatequizquestions.com/valentines-day-quiz.
Also for another post on Valentines’ Day, check out: First Love: A Valentine for Jesus:
Quiz Answers: The two states that achieved statehood in the U.S. on February 14 were: Oregon (1859) and Arizona (1921). Cupid Lake is in Missouri.
Pennsylvania and California are the two states best known for chocolate making. Russell Stover broke the record for the world’s largest box of chocolates. it was for their 100th anniversary and weighed 5,616 lbs. In the U.S. 110 million roses are sold on this holiday, however, the 250 million is the answer if asked how many roses sold worldwide. Hallmark produced its first Valentine’s Day card in 1913. The founding father who sold chocolate out of his print shop was Ben Franklin. The telephone patent was applied for on February 14.