1 John: Real Christianity | Week One

Begin by sharing prayer requests and praying for one another

Read 1 John 1:1-2:2 aloud as a group

Key Takeaways

1. Jesus is Real and Historical 

2. Real Christianity is about Fellowship with God

3. Real Christians Walk in the Light 

4. Real Christians Confess Their Sin

Discussion Questions:

1. Why does John emphasize the physical reality of Jesus (hearing, seeing, looking, touching) in 1 John 1:1-4? Why does this matter for our faith?

2. What's the difference between knowing about God and knowing God?

3. Look at 1 John 1:5-7. What does it mean that "God is light and in him is no darkness at all"? What does it mean to "walk in the light"?

4. What areas of your life are you tempted to hide from God rather than confess? What makes confession difficult for you?

5. How does knowing you have Jesus as your advocate before the Father change the way you approach God when you've sinned?

6. In what way might Christians in our culture be perceived as hypocritical – claiming fellowship with God while walking in darkness? How can we address this personally and as a church community?

This Week’s Discipleship Rhythm: Repentance

• Set aside 5-10 minutes each day to honestly confess your sins to God. Don't just list them—turn from them and "come back home" to the Father, Journal about how you experience His cleansing and forgiveness. Consider reaching out to someone in the group to discuss your struggle.

Group Prayer

Thank Jesus for being our advocate before the Father. We confess that there are areas where we've been walking in darkness. Please forgive us, and help us to walk in the light.