From 1 John 5:13-17. In this passage, John is leaning strongly into hope, confidence, and faith for these followers of Jesus. Through Jesus, God’s people have eternal life and confidence for relationship with God.

From 1 John 5:6-12. In this passage, we see God clearly testifies that Jesus is His son and that life comes from Jesus. The purpose of this testimony is to make a foundation and yield hope. A main question to consider from this passage - do I belong to Christ or do I not?

From 1 John 5:1-5. In this passage, we see that we overcome the world through faith and love is the demonstration of that faith.

From 1 John 4:7-21. In this passage, we see that because God is love and has acted in accord with that love, then if we are His, we must also love Him and one another consistent with His commands.

From 1 John 4:1-6. To believe and accept untruth about Christ is not the path of abiding in Christ. Don’t believe everything, but instead test it. Truth and error matter to the Church and our witness and we must believe Christ is everything.

From 1 John 3:19-24. John’s purpose in this passage is to give assurance and hope and confidence to these followers of Christ. John’s intent is to help a true Christ follower find confidence before God and communion with Him.

From 1 John 3:11-18. In this passage, we see that love should be a normal and and defining characteristic and behavior within the Christian community. It should be demonstrated by sacrificial needs of serving those around you.

From 1 John 2:28-3:10. John is writing to a church to help them move forward toward Jesus in confidence, in hope, and in love. Warnings are rooted in love and care for the person receiving the warning. John’s purpose is to help t hem feel they are beloved children.

From Luke 9:57-62. In this passage, we think through what it means to follow Jesus. True life is not found in self direction or self-preservation, but full surrender, daily self-denial, and following Jesus’ way and will in to your future. Will you follow Jesus into the future?

From 1 John 2:26-27.