Daily Bible Reading – February 2021 God’s Word of LoveSample

February 1

Introduction

The first letter of John has two main purposes: to encourage its readers to live in fellowship with God and Jesus Christ, and to warn them against false teachings that would destroy this fellowship. Today’s reading describes how God’s Word of life (Jesus) came to earth and was witnessed by those who actually saw, heard, and touched him. It concludes with the assurance of God’s forgiveness when we confess our sins to God.

Today’s scripture reading

1 John 1:1-10

Today’s key verse: 1 John 1:7

If we live in the light – just as he is in the light – then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from every sin.

Reflect

In the Bible, light is used to describe God or God’s Word (John 1:4-5; Psalm 119:105), and those people or things that reveal God’s truth (Isaiah 49:6). The followers of Jesus are also called “people who belong to the light” (Ephesians 5:8) or “light for the whole world” (Matthew 5:14). Reread verses 5-7. What do you think it means to “live in the light”?

Pray

Lord, I want to live in your light. Forgive me for the ways in which I have failed to live according to your will. Grant me your grace that I may have new life in you. Amen.

Prayer concern

Those confessing their sins to God

Tomorrow’s reading

1 John 2:1-17: Jesus is the Righteous One who pleads with the Father on our behalf.

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