1 John Series
Though we began 1 John last week, and the themes overlapped beautifully with Mother’s Day, we still have a lot to establish about this important but perhaps understudied book of the Bible. We’re learning about the world of John, his challanges, his opportunites, and the lessons he was most passionate about as we dive in this week and see how our world is not so different from his.
John the Apostle - Unknown Artist
Anchor Texts:
One of the most important problems of John’s day was a belief that “The God of the Old Testament was _______ but the God of the apostles was ________.”
John’s sermon begins with “how truth is ___________________________.”
“Apostolic witness” means truth handed down from ______________ to the first ________________ to other faithful people and so on and so on. Describe in your words what “apostolic witness” means.
Who wrote this letter? Either John the ______________ or possibly another John called the the _______________. Do you think it matters which one? Why or why not?
Why is it important to have accountability to people outside of yourself or your local church gathering?
How does John’s message about fellowship with “us” and with “The Father and His Son Jesus Christ” shape our ideas about Christian unity?
Answers: 1. evil, good, 2. handed down, 3. Jesus, Apostles, 4. Apostle, Elder.
The Theme in Song:
This song focuses on the interdependance Jesus built into his church. We need each other, we can’t do it alone! Whether that is the day-to-day life with a brother or sister, the shared life of a local church, or the dependance through time and space we have on the first apostles who are part of the same church we are today. Plus, I know these two wonderful musicians who perform this version!