Scripture: 1 John 1:5-2:6
Doctrine: Justification
Key Question: How does accepting Jesus as the atoning sacrifice for our sins allow us to shake off the dust of sin and walk with God in the light?
Opening Music
Opening Prayer
Prayer of repentance from the Book of Common Prayer
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against You
in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved You with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of Your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in Your will, and walk in Your ways, to the glory of Your Name.
Assurance of pardon
1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” Amen
Discussion
General Questions
2 breakout groups for 8 minutes
General Questions #1,2,3,4,5
Large Group
Questions 6 and 7
Poll and Chat questions
Isaiah 9:2 ,6,7
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever.”
Character Study of John
Breakout Groups of 2 groups for 8 minutes
Closing Song
play from 2:45 to the end