This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 1 John 1:5-6
In preparation for leading Sunday school 15SEP, this entire week my focus is on our course of study which is 1 John. This Sunday, in particular, using DesiringGod.com's Look at the Book video series for 1 John, we explore 1 John 1:5-10 which is covered in two parts. Excerpts from Part 1, entitled Fake Christians Walk in Darkness:
- This video explores vv5-6
- V5 describes how God is light, in Him there is no darkness at all; if you have fellowship with God you are in light and cannot have darkness
- V6 describes how if say we have fellowship with God while walking in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth
- See also 1 John 4:7-8 which describes a similar message, and Piper shares how we can exchange light for love because God is both attributes; people are originally darkened, then upon election and justification, they have fellowship with God and walk in light see also 1 John 1:1-4, John 8:12
- See John 12:36, John 1:14, and 1 John 2:8-11; Piper uses these texts to describe how this light produces light and life and it is given in connection with Jesus; you see and become, then shine this light; Piper describes how you can exchange Word for light, and glory for light when you see the light.
- God is light - He sends Christ as the light of life, then as we have light, we shine with light and love others; when you come into relationship with Christ, You are given life and light that shines and this is love.
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My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are so good - Your Word is a lamp unto my feet and You enable me to walk in obedience to You. Thank You Jesus. Yet I know I continue to stumble as my sin continues...daily. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards Your. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please continue to heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
