DAY 3:   Read 1 John 1:5-7, Acts 2:42-47 & Matthew 5:23-24

[5] This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light, and there is absolutely no darkness in him. [6] If we say, “We have fellowship with him,” and yet we walk in darkness, we are lying and are not practicing the truth. [7] If we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 

1 John 1:5-7 CSB

[42] They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer. [43] Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles. [44] Now all the believers were together and held all things in common. [45] They sold their possessions and property and distributed the proceeds to all, as any had need. [46] Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple, and broke bread from house to house. They ate their food with joyful and sincere hearts, [47] praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. Every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved. 

Acts 2:42-47 CSB

[23] So if you are offering your gift on the altar, and there you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, [24] leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled with your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift. 

Matthew 5:23-24 CSB

• Why does John use “light” as a metaphor for God (v. 5), and what does that have to do with the way we live?

Application:

• If you were to take stock of your week, what would you say you are “devoted” to daily? 

• How could your Life Group be more like the early church in your devotion to the Word, fellowship, and prayer?

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