1 John 2:15–17 – June 14th, 2019

MICHAEL ABRAHAM | 14 JUNE 2019

OBSERVATION

What does it say?

    1. Read 1 John 2:15–17
    2. What does John say not to do?
      1. What are the reasons John gives for this?
    3. What does John say about 'the world'?
    4. What contrast does John make with 'the world'?

INTERPRETATION

What does it mean?

    1. Summarize the passage in one sentence.
    2. What is 'the world' according to John?
      1. Why does John warn the readers about it?
    3. What are the 'desires of the flesh' and the 'desires of the eyes' and the 'pride of life'? (1 Jn. 2:16)

APPLICATION

What will I do?

    1. How are you tempted to love the world?
    2. How are you tempted to love the things in the world?
    3. How does the book of Ecclesiastes reinforce what John is teaching in 1 John?
      1. What have you applied from Ecclesiastes that helps you obey John?
    4. How can we help each other obey John's message?
    5. Sing "All Glory to Christ" to one another and to God.

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