I John 1

Reading the Bible is to get a glimpse into the heart, minds and lives of those who followed GOD, and those who did not. It is important for me to say the scripture declares itself God-breathed, coming directly from the heart and mind of GOD Himself. Those men who wrote down the words GOD wanted them to say said that this is exactly what they did, they wrote down what they were told to write down.

I John starts out with a declaration. What is going to be given to us, the readers, was seen by the one who wrote down these words given to him. He heard our Savior, touched our Savior, saw our Savior. John tells us that our Savior came into the world and that he and those with him are declaring that truth. Why? So that we, who came after, who haven't seen with our eyes or touched with our hands, can know that He is real, His Word is truth, and so that we can join in fellowship with those who came before us at Jesus' feet.

To hear this truth brings great joy for many.

This first chapter of I John tells us who Jesus is. He is the Word of Life, He is Truth, He is Real, He is Light, His blood cleanses from all sin, He is Faithful,

This passage tells us that if we deny Him, if we do not believe in these words, then the truth is not in us. It also tells us that if we declare that we have no sin in us, we are liars and the truth is not in us. Jesus came to seek and save that which was lost, He came, The Truth, to declare who He is, who we are, and how much we need Him.

Thought Questions

1. Who do you say Jesus is?
2. What do you believe about the Bible?
3. What or who is your source of Joy?
4. Looking through the names and character of Jesus from this first chapter, choose one to meditate on this week and look through the scriptures for that name to get to know Him better.
5. What sin are you struggling with that you need Jesus to give you freedom from?
6. John declares the Word of the Lord to those who will listen. Who can you share Jesus with this week to encourage or help them walk in the truth?
7. Look ahead today and read I John Chapter 2.