Live Love Week 1
Questions for deeper study: 1 John 1:1-4
1. There seems to be some doubt (among John’s original readers) that Jesus lived in the flesh. Make a list below of all the words and phrases that John uses to describe his experience with Jesus (for example, “we have heard,†and “we have seen,†etc.).
2. Do you think ï¬rst-hand knowledge is important for someone to believe in Jesus? Why or why not?
3. Jesus was always surrounded by doubt. People seemed to want to see miracles to prove that He was who He said He was. Even Thomas, one of Jesus’ closest followers, doubted his authenticity (John 20:19-31).
• Do you or someone you know have doubts about Jesus?
• What are some of the reasons you or your friend has doubts?
4. According to verse 4, why did John write this letter?
• Why do you think John’s joy was “made complete†by writing this letter?
• Why do you think John is so excited for his audience to know about Jesus?
There are a lot of other sources besides the Bible that prove the existence of Jesus. Actually, most skeptics don’t deny the existence of Jesus. They deny Jesus’ claim to be the Son of God.
5. Have you ever had the privilege of leading a friend to Christ?
If so, describe how it felt.
If not, there is great joy in introducing someone to life-changing truths through a relationship with Jesus Christ!