1. __________________ in the light. (1:6-7)

v. 6-7 “If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.”

Galatians 6:7 “Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.”

2. ______________________ your sins. (1:8-9)

v. 8-9 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Proverbs 28:13 “Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.”

Jeremiah 31:34 “For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.”

3. Keep going back to the _____________________ . (1:10-2:1-2)

v. 1-2 “My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.”

Jesus is our _____________________. (2:1)

Hebrews 4:15-16 “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

Jesus is our ____________________________. (2:2)