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Key Text: Genesis 18:19

Big Idea: John concludes by clarifying that obedience is a response to God's grace, not a means to receive it. He reaffirms that Jesus was both fully human and divine, emphasising His baptism and death to counter false teachings. Believing in Jesus' nature is essential for eternal life. John urges believers to reject sin, support each other, and live in Christ's truth, assuring them they can confidently approach God through Jesus, trusting in His promises.

Key Text: 1 John 5:1-21

Big Idea: John explains that God's love, shown through Jesus, is sacrificial and proactive. God loved us because of our need, not our worthiness. By loving one another, we testify to the world. God's Spirit within us is a sign of His love, which drives out fear and frees us from punishment, as Jesus bore our sins. Recognising God's love enables us to love others selflessly, dispel fear, grow in our faith, and share the good news. Therefore, let us love one another.

Key Text: 1 John 4:7-21

Big Idea: John urges believers to follow Jesus' example of sacrificial love, contrasting it with Cain's selfish act of murder. Hatred aligns with Cain, while love aligns with Jesus and brings life. Loving others demonstrates faith, blesses recipients, and allows believers to experience God's presence. A practical way to show this love is by sharing material possessions. Ultimately, love leads to life, while hatred leads to death.

Key Text: 1 John 3:11-24

Big Idea: God's goodness to Hannah

Key text: 1 Sam 1: 1-28

Big Idea: John emphasizes the imminent return of Christ and addresses the challenges of living in the final days. He warns about the Antichrist and urges believers not to be surprised by opposition. Instead, he encourages them to focus on their identity in Christ and the certainty of the Gospel, amidst the schemes of evil. John reaffirms the sufficiency of the Gospel for salvation, countering the teachings of those who spread doubt.

Key Text: 1 John 2:18-27