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Life Lessons from 1, 2, 3 John and Jude: Living and Loving by Truth - Softcover

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Lucado, Max

 
9780310086642: Life Lessons from 1, 2, 3 John and Jude: Living and Loving by Truth
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0310086647 ISBN 13: 9780310086642
Verlag: HarperChristian Resources, 2018

Inhaltsangabe

What inspires you? A personal motto? A quote that directs your daily life? The letters written by the apostle John and Jude focused on two simple words that define our life and permeate our actions: love and truth.

These letters are full of insights and direction along with warnings and encouragement . . . all based on these two words. These words remind us that God supplies all we need. That there is a real purpose to generosity. That there are times to be tolerant and times to take a stand. That faith includes certainties. Love and truth remind us of the life-changing power in the gospel message. Want a guide to how to live? Study John and Jude's letters of love and truth.

As you read, study, journal, and discuss the books of John and Jude, watch for these key themes that Max will unpack throughout the book:

  • Our obedience in faith keeps us in fellowship with God.
  • God will forgive our sins.
  • We can measure any truth by where it places Jesus in relation to God.
  • God's love and Christ's victory are the Christian's inheritance.

The Life Lessons with Max Lucado series brings the Bible to life in twelve lessons filled with intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take you deeper into God's Word. Each lesson includes:

  • An opening reflection on the Bible book you're studying.
  • Background information to deepen your understanding of the cultural and historical setting.
  • An excerpt of the text (from the NIV and the NKJV).
  • Exploration questions with plenty of room to write your own thoughts and notes.
  • Inspirational thoughts from Max as well as a closing takeaway for further reflection.

The Life Lessons series is ideal for use in both a small-group setting or for individual study.

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Since entering the ministry in 1978, Max Lucado has served churches in Miami, Florida; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and San Antonio, Texas. He currently serves as the teaching minister of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio. He is the recipient of the 2021 ECPA Pinnacle Award for his outstanding contribution to the publishing industry and society at large. He is America's bestselling inspirational author with more than 150 million products in print.

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Life Lessons from 1, 2, 3 John and Jude

Living and Loving by Truth

By Max Lucado, Len Woods

Thomas Nelson

Copyright © 2018 Max Lucado
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-0-310-08664-2

Contents

How to Study the Bible, v, 
Introduction to the Books of 1, 2, 3 John and Jude, ix, 
Lesson 1 Fellowship with God (1 John 1:1–2:2), 1, 
Lesson 2 Obedience to God (1 John 2:3–17), 11, 
Lesson 3 Enemies of Christ! (1 John 2:18–29), 21, 
Lesson 4 Chips Off the Old Block (1 John 3:1–24), 31, 
Lesson 5 Spiritual Discernment (1 John 4:1–6), 41, 
Lesson 6 All About Love (1 John 4:7–21), 51, 
Lesson 7 The Victorious Life (1 John 5:1–5), 61, 
Lesson 8 Eternal Life in Christ (1 John 5:6–13), 69, 
Lesson 9 Relationship with God (1 John 5:14–21), 77, 
Lesson 10 Truth and Love (2 John 1–13), 87, 
Lesson 11 Imitating What Is Good (3 John 1–14), 97, 
Lesson 12 Respecting God's Authority (Jude 1–25), 107, 
Leader's Guide for Small Groups, 119,


CHAPTER 1

FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD

If we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.

1 John 1:7 NKJV


REFLECTION

People talk about knowing this or believing that or being convinced of something else. What is required for you to be one-hundred-percent sure about something? For example, how sure are you that Jesus really lived, that he claimed to be God, and that he is God in the flesh? Explain.

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SITUATION

As one of Jesus' closest friends and most faithful followers, the apostle John was able to speak with authority about the reality and life-changing power of Christ's gospel message. In this first portion of his letter, he begins by reminding his readers he was an eyewitness to the events of Jesus' life. John then sets up a main theme to which he will return throughout his letter: God is light, and believers are to walk in that light. Even if we sin, we can still have a relationship with God if we confess our sin and accept the atoning sacrifice that Jesus made for us on the cross.


OBSERVATION

Read 1 John 1:1–2:2 from the New International Version or the New King James Version.


New International Version

1:1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched — this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. 2 The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us. 3 We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. 4 We write this to make our joy complete.

5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.

8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us.

2:1 My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father — Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. 2 He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.


New King James Version

1:1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life — 2 the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and declare to you that eternal life which was with the Father and was manifested to us — 3 that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. 4 And these things we write to you that your joy may be full.

5 This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.

8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.

2:1 My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 2 And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world.


EXPLORATION

1. How does John establish his authority to write about Christ and his gospel message?

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2. Why does it matter that John heard and saw and touched Jesus?

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3. What does John mean by the term fellowship ?

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4. How would you explain the symbolism of light and darkness in this passage?

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5. What does John say about those who claim to be without sin?

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6. What help and resources do believers in Christ have when they sin?

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INSPIRATION

"For God so loved the world that he gave...

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Verlag
HarperChristian Resources
Erscheinungsdatum
2018
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0310086647
ISBN 13 
9780310086642
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Anzahl der Seiten
144
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