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Over the next 15 days, read through John’s letter to the church in 1 John alongside explanatory passages adapted from ESV Expository Commentary: Hebrews–Revelation (Volume 12).

This simple plan will take you through 1, 2, & 3 John and would be great for individual or group study.

The communities Apostle John pastored were filled with internal dissensions, false teachings self-claimed to be from the Spirit, and fake Christians who had depraved lifestyles. John wrote these letters to call readers to focus on the truth, discerning between the true and false teachings and between Christian and un-Christian behavior. The church door is open to all, but having the discernment to single out the pseudo-Christians is especially important.

Near the end of his life, John, the last living apostle, wrote a Gospel. And it seems some people were distorting it. John writes to believers caught in the aftermath, bringing clarity and commentary on what he wrote. He shows them what it looks like to be people of light and life instead of people of death and darkness. This plan takes us through 1 John and how to live in the face of distorted Christianity.

Near the end of his life, John was the last of the living apostles and wrote a story about Jesus. It’s his testimony of who Jesus is, what he said, what he did, and who he claimed to be. Jesus has a story. He invites us to make it our story. When we make Jesus’s story our story, we have life in his name. This plan focuses on Jesus’s final moments and words with his disciples, preparing them for his crucifixion to come. It is Jesus’s last will & testament. This plan focuses on the first half of Jesus's words in John 15 and is part of an ongoing series.

In this devotional series, pastor Gregg Matte take us on a passage by passage journey through the First Letter of John. Practical, biblical, analytical, spiritual. Your whole understanding of this important book of the Bible is about to receive a major boost towards living the eternal truths contained within it. On this second plan of the series we will learn how to walk in the light every day.

Jesus said, “I am the vine, and you are the branches.” Study this famous passage from the Gospel of John with the Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik. This 12-day plan discusses how to abide in Jesus, how NOT to abide, and what bearing fruit looks like for the follower of Christ. Be encouraged by God’s Word as you remain in Jesus, the true Vine!

The Apostle John had one clear message in his letters: Love one another. In the letters of 1, 2, and 3 John, the beloved disciple encouraged followers of Christ to love God by following His commands, and to love and honor fellow believers. John’s message is incredibly relevant to us today, offering insight to us as we seek to live like Jesus lived and love like Jesus loved.

1, 2, & 3 John are all about Jesus! This 10-day plan will walk you through the books of 1, 2, & 3 John by reading just a chapter or two a day. Each day is accompanied by a short devotional and video that explains what’s happening and shows you how each part of the story points to Jesus and his Gospel.

Near the end of his life, John, the last living apostle, wrote a Gospel. And it seems some people were distorting it. John writes to believers caught in the aftermath, bringing clarity and commentary on what he wrote. He shows them what it looks like to be people of light and life instead of people of death and darkness. This plan takes us through 1 John and how to live in the face of distorted Christianity.

The New Testament books of 1, 2 and 3 John have a recurring theme: love. The author speaks repeatedly of Jesus’s command for believers to love one another. Christian believers should stand apart from the rest of the world, characterized by God’s love. This six-day devotional explores John’s words in his three epistles, offering tangible ways to show God’s love to fellow believers.

John, the last living apostle, wrote a Gospel, and it seems some people were distorting it. John writes to believers, bringing clarity and commentary on what he wrote. He shows them what it looks like to be people of light and life instead of people of death and darkness. This plan in the series takes us through 1 John and how to live in the face of distorted Christianity.

Do you wonder if God has anything to say about your work? Explore key verses from each chapter of the Bible that offer wisdom, guidance, and purpose for everyday work. Part 15: 1 John-Revelation

Written shortly after 1 Thessalonians, Paul’s second letter continues to encourage the Thessalonian church by admonishing them to stand firm on the truth (2 Thessalonians 2:15). As Paul instructs the church about the coming of Christ, we are reminded to be made worthy of God’s calling and fulfill all the good works of faith.

Salvation is about rescue.  Christianity is about obedience, and the second is proof of the first (1 John 2:3). Call yourself a Christian?  Then follow Jesus.  Obey.

This study will focus on John 15:1-17 and Jesus' use of the Gardner, Vine, and how branches in a vineyard relate to our lives as Christ-followers and disciples in the context of our lives in the world with some emphasis on abiding and fruit-bearing.

John is all about Jesus! This 16-day plan will walk you through the book of John by reading only 1-2 chapters a day. Each day is accompanied by a short devotional and video that explains what’s happening and shows you how each part of the story points to Jesus and his Gospel.

As believers, we have the great privilege of living a life of constant, moment by moment connection with the Lord. In this 7 day devotional we will reflect on John 15:1-17 and explore some of the ways we can grow in this most precious relationship we have with Him.

The story of the birth of Christ read and illustrated directly from the pages of Scripture. Plan starts in Luke 2:1-17 then transitions to Matthew 2:1-12. The plan ends with Christ's teachings found in Matthew 11:28-30 and John 3:16-18. This plan is illustrated scripture courtesy of The Video Bible, read by actor Max McLean with permission by Biblica.

This is a seven-day plan that focuses on chapter 15 of the book of John, verses 1-17. This plan was written with the intent to highlight the beauty of staying connected to the Vine that is Jesus and the promises that come will come to fruition in our lives as we walk in an intimate relationship with Him.

Hurry doesn’t just make you weary. It is the great enemy of your spiritual life. In The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, John Mark Comer provides four down-to-earth practices for staying emotionally healthy and spiritually alive: 1) Silence and solitude, 2) Sabbath, 3) simplicity, and 4) slowing. It’s the unhurried Way of Jesus.

Join the creative community of Hillsong Church as we read and pray through 1, 2, and 3 John. These works are likely penned by the apostle John, written to a known community of believers and to specific individuals within this community. John wrote to combat false teaching by re-anchoring believers in the truth of Jesus Christ and giving guidance on how to live in love as children of God.

This plan pulls lessons from John 2:15.This verse details the moment Jesus scattered merchants from the temple courtyard who took advantage of travelers who came to offer sacrifices in the temple. We partner with God in driving out and scattering the obstacles that distract us from becoming bodily temples of unceasing prayer/communion with God and that interfere with the fullness of Christ being expressed in our lives.

Remaining in Christ has frequently been misunderstood by Bible readers, as though it were a special, mystical, and indefinable experience. In John 15:1-17, first, Christ helps us to understand what it means to remain in Him. Second, Christ helps us to understand the methods that strengthen our remaining in Him. Third, Christ describes three ways in which our lives are marked by our remaining in Him.

In 3 John 1:2 we see that God wants us to live fully in the prosperity that only comes from knowing and imitating Him. This encompasses 7 areas of life, including our relationships, spirituality, health, and career. When we grow or struggle in one area, we impact the rest. As we focus on prospering in the ways God designed, we get to know more about Him and His heart!