(I John 2:1-6, 4:9-17; Dr. Baines, Jr.)
Introduction: A key idea in today’s lesson is that disciples of Christ have great blessings. Prayerfully, we will be challenged to enjoy the rich blessings of living obedient lives.
Applications:
1. Supportive relationships. Based on vs. 1, let’s work on developing mutually supportive relationships in our church families.
2. Jesus’ atonement. Based on vss. 1-2, let’s keep working on our sin issues and appreciating the atonement of Jesus Christ.
3. Knowing and obeying God. Based on vss. 3-4, let’s work on knowing and obeying God.
4. God’s love. Based on vss. 9-12, let’s work on appreciating God’s love for us and His expectation that we love one another.
5. Blessings of being a disciple of Christ. Based on vss. 13-17, let’s live like we appreciate all that is included in being a disciple of Christ.