Sunday Message: Knowing Jesus Our Advocate (1 John 2:1-11 NIV)

This is in preparation for the Sunday message April 19, 2026. If you have time, please read 1 John 2:1-11 (NIV) and reflect over these questions.

Sermon Notes: 1 John 2:1-11 (NIV) Theme: Walking in the Light of Love

1. Our Heavenly Advocate (v. 1-2) John says he writes so that we will not sin. But when we do, who speaks to the Father on our behalf?

Answer: ________________________________________

Ponder: What is the difference between a “judge” and an “advocate”? How does it feel to know you have the latter?

2. The Test of Knowing Him (v. 3-6) How can we be sure that we actually “know” God? (v. 3)

Answer: ________________________________________

If we claim to live in Him, whose footsteps must we walk in? (v. 6)

Answer: ________________________________________

3. The Old & New Command (v. 7-11) Last week we learned God is Light. This week we see God is Love. According to verse 9, if someone claims to be in the light but hates their brother or sister, where are they actually walking?

Answer: ________________________________________

Prayer Prompt for the week: “Lord, help me to see others through the eyes of my Advocate, Jesus. Let my love be the proof that I am walking in Your light.”

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