Date:
June 18-22, 2020Strong Talk on the Cosmos
In the first two chapters, John was kind and gracious with his readers. Then, however, John got down to brass tacks.
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The Important Unknowns
We meet the same people every day but we often don’t even know their names. Today, take time to greet the grocery store cashier or bank teller by name. A few words of kindness go a long way.
The Believer’s Badge
Though almost at the century mark, John continued to be known for his Christlike life and love.
Resolution or Prediction
Resolutions are what we determine will happen, based on convictions, personal disciplines, strong purpose, clear vision, or a sense of mission. Predictions are things we anticipate might happen. These are based on assumptions, opinions, trends, or feelings. When you think about it, predictions and worry have a lot in common...they both forecast the future based on assumptions or feelings. They waste your energy and rob you of the joy of living today.
Family Rules for “Little Children”
Because John had “seen it all,” this old gentleman was able to offer some elementary rules all of us would be wise to hear and obey.
Making a Positive Difference
Think for a moment about the people you’ve known that have made a positive difference in your life. Leaving a legacy of helping others and making a difference is something we can all do.
God’s Light and Our Blight
Other biblical writings tell us a lot about what God does, but 1 John focuses on who God is.
A Profound Preface
The first four verses of I John, which serve as a preface to the letter, represent a grammatical knot.
Living Right in a Wrong World
The Apostle John hoped to revive his younger readers to return to an authentic, contagious walk with Christ.
What to Do When You've Blown It
Too often, we end up saying “if only I had known then what I know now.” Since there’s no way to go back and relive our lives, we need to focus on the best way to respond to these painful memories. Otherwise, we will live under clouds of blame and shame and be paralyzed by fear.
