Daily Bible Reading— February 2025, God’s Strengthening Word: Sharing God's LoveНамуна

Introduction

1 John 1:1–10: The First Letter of John has two main purposes: to encourage its readers to live in fellowship with God and Jesus Christ, and to warn them against false teachings that would destroy this fellowship. Today’s reading describes how God’s Word of life (Jesus) came to earth and was witnessed by those who saw, heard, and touched him. When we confess our sins to God, we have the assurance of God’s forgiveness and that Jesus, the righteous one, pleads on our behalf.

Today’s Key Verse: 1 John 1:7

If we live in the light—just as he is in the light—then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from every sin.

Reflect

The Bible speaks of light to describe God or God’s word (John 1:4–5; Psalm 119:105) as well as the people and things that reveal God’s truth (Isaiah 49:6). The followers of Jesus are also called “people who belong to the light” (Ephesians 5:8) and “light for the whole world” (Matthew 5:14). Reread verses 5–7. What is your understanding of what it means to live in the light?

Pray

Lord, I want to live in your light and have fellowship with you. Forgive me for the ways in which I have failed to live according to your will. Guide me today so that my words and actions reflect your love and light and give honor and glory to you. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

1 John 2:1–17: Jesus is the means by which our sins are forgiven.