Begin your time of study and preparation by reading the context passage, 1 John 4. Look back over Session 4 as and keep the original context in mind. Pray and ask God to give you clarity of mind and wisdom as you prepare to teach. Pray for your students as well, that God would prepare…
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Read and study the context of 1 John 4 and the surrounding verses as you begin to prepare to teach session 4. Then, read this post by John MacArthur and think through the following questions as you prepare. Consider the five distinguishing characteristics of the Holy Spirit’s work that are excerpted from Jonathan Edward’s The Distinguishing Marks of a…
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Begin your preparation by reviewing what you’ve already covered with your students in 1 John, then take a look specifically at verses 15-23. Read and study the context, all of 1 John 2. Pray and seek God for wisdom and discernment as you study and prepare to teach students. In this passage John warns his…
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As you prepare to teach session 2, strive to read and study the text in its context. Session 1 covered 1 John 1, but it would be beneficial to look back over that passage, in addition to reading 1 John 2. Since there are less verses covered this session, you should have time to dig deep into…
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Confession and repentance are subjects that are not discussed often, even in some churches, but this passage in 1 John 1 emphasizes the importance of honesty and the freedom and joy that comes with knowing Jesus. Read this post from The Gospel Coalition, then think through the following questions: John emphasizes the truth and clearly…
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