1 John 4:7–5:5 – 22 May 2020

MICHAEL ABRAHAM | 22 MAY 2020

OBSERVATION

What does it say?

Read 1 John 4:7–5:5
What are some repeated words/phrases?
How is the love of God made manifest among us? (v. 9)
What is the reason John gives that we ought to love one another? (v. 11)
How do we know that we abide in God? (v. 13)
1. What commands does John give to them?

INTERPRETATION

What does it mean?

What is 'propitiation'? (4:10)
What is 'the day of judgment'? (4:17)
What does it mean to 'overcome the world'? (5:4–5)
How can we understand this passage through the gospel?

APPLICATION

What will I do?

What can we learn about God from these passages?
What does it look like for God's love to be perfected in us? (4:17)
How can you grow in love your fellow church members?