Live It Out | A Daily Discipleship Guide

When life is hazy – look to the light! Where in your life do you feel like you’re walking through a haze right now? John reminds us that Jesus is the Light who has been seen, heard, and proclaimed. How does that encourage you when your feelings seem louder than the truth?

What truth about Jesus do you need to preach to yourself today instead of listening to fear, doubt, or discouragement? How does remembering that you are already tethered to Jesus change the way you face today? Ask Jesus, “What are you inviting me to see?”

Go back to the truth – Gospel proclamation. The psalmist doesn’t ignore his discouragement, but he doesn’t let it have the final word either. Where have your emotions been shaping your perspective more than God’s truth? What truth about Jesus do you need to remind yourself of today? How could intentionally proclaiming the gospel to yourself change the way you face your current circumstances? Who in your life may need to hear the hope of the gospel from you this week? Ask Jesus, “What truth do you want me to remember today?”

Walk in the light – tell the truth about you. Is there an area of your life you’ve been tempted to ignore, justify, or keep hidden? Have you experienced his grace when you’ve brought things into the light? Do you believe he’ll do that again?  Is there a trusted Jesus-follower with whom you need to share your struggle so you don’t walk alone? What would it look like to step into the light instead of staying in the shadows today? Ask Jesus, “What have I been trying to keep hidden?”

Embrace the work of our advocate. Where are you tempted to live as though you still have to earn God’s acceptance? What difference does it make that your debt has already been canceled in Christ? How does remembering what Jesus has done change the way you face sin and temptation today? Ask Jesus, “What are you reminding me is already true because of you?”

When life is hazy – look to the light! Looking back on this week, where have you seen Jesus bring greater clarity? Which of this week’s practices do you most need to continue – preaching the gospel to yourself, walking in the light through honest confession, or embracing what Jesus has already done for you? Why? John reminds us that walking in the light also means walking in fellowship with God and with one another. If you’re not in a Group yet – sign-ups start next weekend.

Obscured… Trusting Jesus in Life’s Haze
Step Into The Light
1 John 1:1–2:2

Big Idea: When life is hazy – look to the light!

Go back to the truth – Gospel proclamation. (vv.1-4)

Walk in the light – tell the truth about you. (vv. 1:5-10)

Embrace the work of our advocate. (vv. 2:1-2)

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