1 John 1:1 - 2:17

I know it is a lot but this is the passage we will be covering (or attempting to cover) this Sunday morning. So, in addition to your at least weekly reading of the whole book in a single setting, I am asking you to read just this section (1:1-2:17)with some particular focus. As you do so, keep these questions in mind:

1. In the introduction (1:1-4), what does John teach his churches about a) Jesus and b) the undergirding reason for his writing? Does this passage echo any other passages in the Bible you can think of?

2. How does section 1:8-2:2 either seem to balance or contradict section 2:3-11? Especially 2:1 vs. 2:4?

3. When reading section 2:12-14...try to hear it as one of John's church members might have. How would you take it?

Thanks...can't wait to see you guys this Sunday morning!

Oh, I also need to post some notes form last week for those who weren't here and want to catch up with our journey in 1 John. I'll try to do that.

casey