This week, we encourage you to study 1 John 5 on your own, using the following ideas. Invite God into this time. Pray before you read, and let Him speak to you as you review, reflect, and respond.
Bookmark this guide so you can come back to it throughout the week. For a refresher of Sunday’s message, you can watch it at tpcc.org/messages or review the app notes here.
DAILY STUDY GUIDE
Read the following passages in your personal Bible or at the links provided.
Day 1
1 John 5:1-5
Day 2
1 John 5:6-12
Day 3
1 John 5:13-15
Day 4
1 John 5:16-17
Day 5
1 John 5:18-21
Review what you read each day, using the questions below as a guide.
1. What actions and themes do you see in today’s verses?
2. Where do you see God in them?
3. What difference does He make?
Reflect
Based on what you just observed in the passage, how do you think it intersects with your own life? What do you think God is saying to you personally as you read His Word and listen to His voice? How is He challenging you to change or grow? If you’ve encountered questions in your reading, who can you process them with that will guide you toward truth? Write down what stands out as you reflect.
Respond
Pray through what you just observed or wrote down. What do you think God is prompting you to do in response next? Write it down, share it with a friend, and take a step to start making it happen.