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John’s Letters – Living in the light of God’s Love [Peter Mead]
Tucked away at the end of the New Testament, John’s letters are some of the less preached-on bits of the Bible and may be unfamiliar even to people who have been Christians for many years. If so, we’re missing out! These are letters full of love and pastoral encouragement, as John explains the privilege and implications of fellowship with the God who is light and love, warns against false teaching and encourages a faithful, hospitable Christian in the face of opposition.
This new set of devotions covers all three of John’s letters at a fairly relaxed pace, taking just a few verses at a time. Context and structure of the letters (not entirely straightforward) are introduced with a light touch and there are helpful reflection questions to start you thinking and praying about how to respond to what you’ve read.
If you’re hurtling towards the end of a busy term and feel in need of spiritual refreshment, or are just looking to do something different in your quiet times over the summer, immersing yourself in John’s letters should be a great encouragement, knowing that ‘in this is love – not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.’