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1 John 2:7–14 - April 12th, 2019

fellowship with christians

Read 1 John 2:7–14

1. What is the old commandment John is writing to them about? (v. 7–9)
2. What does John say about those who claim to walk in the light but hate their brother? (v. 9)
   1. Why are the two opposed?
3. What does it look like to walk in darkness to John?
   1. What are consequences of being in the darkness? (v. 11)
4. What are the different ways John states for the reason of his writing? (v. 12–17)

Application Questions

1. How have we been forgiven?
2. What does it look like to have overcome the evil one? How is this possible? 
3. What does it mean for the word of God to abide in you?
   1. Why is daily Scripture reading vital for the Christian life?
   2. Share what Scripture you are currently reading with the group.
4. Sing together of the hope we have in Christ Jesus: "Oh Church Arise".