Homework Packets
Week 1 Resources:
Week 2 Resources:
Other Resources:
Each Lesson:
1. Read Scripture
2. Background/Commentary
3. General Questions
4. Deeper Understanding
5. Walking In Faith
6. Creation and Worship
7. Prayer Practices
FAQ:
- Question: Do we use this or WordGo?
Suggestion: Start with WordGo if you wish, especially if you want to read the notes, or listen to the teaching. But this study packet will include WordGo elements, so if you have to choose one, choose this packet. Week 1 of this study packet corresponds Week 1 Day 1 of WordGo - Question: Do I have to do all the questions?
Suggestion: Nope! To prepare for our discussion, I’d suggest doing all of the General Discussion Questions. But you are welcome to choose any other questions and activities you’d like – one or some or all of a section or multiple sections. There will be a chance to discuss the “optional” activities during our group time. - Question: I want to make sure I’m able to share one of the creative questions during group
time.
Suggestion: That is awesome, and I’m excited to help you do that! Send an email to one of the leaders and we will use share-screens and other interactive elements to share with the group on zoom. - Question: when will I get the rest of the lessons?
Answer: due to the flu and some medical challenges, Jenny is still editing some of the lessons.
She will always send them out a week in advance, but if she can finish them sooner you will get them as soon as they are ready. In the meantime, you want to get ahead, use the WordGo app, especially the notes and lecture features. - Question: if some of this isn’t from WordGo, where did it come from?
Answer: Jenny used several sources to compile the background info and inspire the questions. A partial list of resources include:
- Blue Letter Bible Website
- WordGo App
- 1 John: Lifeway Explore The Bible
- Cultural Background Study Bible
- Serendipity Bible
- Be Real: Wiersbe commentary of 1 John
- Description of Spiritual Practices from the First Pres Winston-Salem Lenten and Advent
devotionals.
Resources:
Books of 1-3 John Summary: A Complete Animated Overview (youtube.com)
Bible Introductions – 1 John by John MacArthur (blueletterbible.org)
Notes for 1 John by Dr. J. Vernon McGee (blueletterbible.org)
Verse by Verse Teaching | 1 John 1 | Gary Hamrick (youtube.com)
How to Read the Bible Book by Book: A Guided Tour
Music:
Hymns for 1 John 1: Text Results | Hymnary.org
Key Themes:
Light (used six times); love (used thirty-three times); life (used fifteen times); fellowship (used four times); know (used thirty-eight times)
Interactive Activities:
Light a Candle | Light a Candle Online Catholic – The Salvation Garden
Virtual Candle: Close Up Candle with Soft Crackling Fire Sounds (Full HD) (youtube.com)
What is Light Painting? (How to Draw with Light + What You Need) (shotkit.com)