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 Living and Loving in the Last DaysLiving in CONFIDENCEBACKGROUND:KEY TRUTHS: Jesus __________Jesus _________ WE CAN HAVE __________WHICH RESULTS IN ______WEEK TWO QUESTIONS: I John 1: 5-8As we move on through the rest of chapter one, John continues the message he began in verses 1-4 adding some important disciplines that Christians should be practicing. Throughout this whole first chapter John uses several contrasts to make his points. Pay attention to these as you read.Bible study tip: When you study only a part of a chapter, it is important to read the whole chapter or at least several verses before and after and seek to understand the verse in the context of all of the verses. John explains in verse 5 that he is going to proclaim a message. Who did this message come from? What is the simple but profound message?What does it mean to walk in darkness as described in verse 6? Read 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Thess. 5:5, John 3:19–21, Eph. 5:8–13What does John suggest about those who claim to have fellowship but who walk in the darkness? Read John 1:5 (from the gospel of John). What does it mean to walk in the light? What are the results of walking in the light? In the last part of verse 7, John explains how we are able to have fellowship with God. What needs to happen so we can have this fellowship?How do we deceive ourselves according to verse 8. What is the cause of being deceived?In verse 9, John gives an important and powerful truth about our relationship with God. Put this verse into your own words. Verse 9 gives us some specifics about the character of God. List three attributes of God mentioned here. In verse 10, John gives some strong words about those who claim that they do not sin. What is this and what does this statement show about the person who claims this? Why do you think this point is so important for John to share to his readers?Make a list of all of the contrasts that are seen in this chapter. Which was particularly resonates with you? Memory Verse: Vs. 9 - “But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.” ................
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