Bible In A Year | Read: 1 John 2
But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did. (1 John 2:5-6)
If you’ve ever wanted to better understand what the Bible is about and how to read it in a way that leads to genuine transformation, not just gaining information, then the book of 1 John is for you.
We want to use these readings in 1 John with the specific goal of growing as disciples of Jesus. Before we jump in though, we want to make sure you know what you’re getting into. To start with, what is discipleship?
Discipleship is the process of becoming like Jesus to help others live like Jesus
Discipleship is a process. It’s not something that happens all at once or overnight. It’s a daily decision to die to our selfish desires so we can live for Jesus.
Discipleship is about becoming like Jesus. We are all becoming something. Every belief we hold, thought we have, word we say, action we take, and habit we create shapes us into a certain kind of person. As a student (that’s what the word disciple means) of Jesus, our goal is to become a person who looks, lives, and loves like Jesus does.
Discipleship is to help others live like Jesus. If you’re just reading a few verses a day, going “to church”, and telling people you follow Jesus so you can feel better about yourself, then you’re completely missing the point. Discipleship is never just about us. It’s about loving God with all that we are and loving others the same way He has loved us. Even Jesus didn’t come to be served, but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45).
Action Steps
Bible: What is God showing me? What am I going to do about it?
Bless: Serve one person through word, action, or gift today.
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