For such a short book of the Bible, these 13 verses have a powerful message. Let's read through it together.

I'm excited to share with all of you an illustration God gave me to help us think about these difficult times from a different angle.

 Reference: Matthew 5:14-16

How does faith become the foundation for our ability to thrive in God? How do we walk out, grow, and share our faith?

References: James 2:14-18, Romans 1:8-12, & 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

As I finish reading through 1 John, I look at what the final chapter has to say about the lack of burden when following God's commands, the testifiers of Jesus Christ, and much more!

Is change necessary? How can we know what to change and when to change it?

 References: Judges 7:1-22, Jeremiah 18:1-6

If God is all around us, why don't we always hear Him speaking to us?

 References: Acts 9:3-4, Jeremiah 29:13, Revelation 3:20, 1 Peter 3:12

What role does hope play in our walk with God, and how does it help us to thrive?

 References: Numbers 13:1-2, 17-33, & 14:20-24; Isaiah 40:31, 41:10, & 43:19; Psalm 32:8; Matthew 19:26

As I read through this chapter, I look at what John has to say about recognizing whether or not someone's teaching is from God, the impact the love of God should have on our lives, and much more!

What is God's perspective of what a blessed life means, and how do we receive those blessings?

 References: John 15:1-17

Exactly who and what is Satan?

 References: Job 1:6-12, Psalm 8:5, Psalm 8:44, Psalm 83:17-18, Isaiah 14:12-14, Ezekiel 28:11-19, Daniel 10:15-17, Luke 13:16-17, John 8:44, John 10:10, Colossians 1:15-17, 1 Peter 5:8, Jude 6, Jude 9, Revelation 12:9, Revelation 20:10