Daily Bible Plan - 1 John 2

08. April 2026

Devotion by Reverend Joseph Antwi

Theme: Sharing the Love of Christ to the Undying World — Church Without Walls

Devotion: 1 John 2:1–29 ⸻

Introduction

Hello, dear church family!

I bring you greetings today from a very, very special place — a new and special environment.

I feel strongly impressed in my spirit that we should go line by line through the book of 1 John so we can fully explore its depth.

Yesterday, we looked at 1 John 1:1–10,

and today, we are focusing on 1 John chapter 2.

Alongside this, we will also read Genesis chapter 2 during our chair time.

So let’s pay attention, stay focused, and get to work.

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1. The Heart of a Spiritual Father (1 John 2:1–2)

1 John 2:1 (NKJV): “My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin…”

John introduces us to spiritual parenting.

He is speaking to spiritual children — those he shepherds.

And he says:

“…if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.”

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2. Sin, Guilt, and the Need for an Advocate (1 John 2:2)

Sin brings:

• Shame

• Guilt

• Separation from God

Unrepented sin causes long-lasting damage.

The same enemy who leads people into sin

is the one who accuses them.

This is why people withdraw from God.

But just like in Genesis,

sin separates man from God.

God dwells in holiness — not in corruption.

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3. Jesus — Our Advocate (1 John 2:1)

Jesus stands in the gap for us.

He has already paid the price.

So there is no need to run away from God.

But also:

Grace is not a license to remain in sin.

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4. Knowing Christ Through Obedience (1 John 2:3–6)

1 John 2:3 (NKJV): “Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments.”

Obedience is the evidence that we know Christ.

If we claim to know Him

but do not obey Him,

the truth is not in us.

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5. Walking in Love — Evidence of Light (1 John 2:7–11)

1 John 2:9 (NKJV): “He who says he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in darkness…”

You cannot walk in light

and live in hatred.

Love is proof that you are in the light.

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6. Spiritual Growth and Identity (1 John 2:12–14)

John reveals spiritual levels:

• Children → forgiven

• Fathers → know God deeply

• Young men → strong and victorious

1 John 2:13 (NKJV): “You have overcome the wicked one.”

And today we declare:

You have overcome the evil one!

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7. Do Not Love the World (1 John 2:15–17)

Now church, this is where the Gospel becomes very practical.

1 John 2:15 (NKJV): “Do not love the world or the things in the world…”

The Gospel is simple:

When we go into the world,

we are sent to save it,

not to become like it.

Loving the world is opposite to God’s will.

1 John 2:16 (NKJV): “For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father…”

Church, take note:

• The lust of the flesh

• The lust of the eyes

• The pride of life

These do not come from God —

they come from the world.

All the things people strive for:

• Possessions

• Appearance

• Status

They are temporary.

1 John 2:17 (NLT): “And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave…”

But hear this:

Whoever does the will of God lives forever.

So we must live with eternity in view.

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8. Church Without Walls — What We Preach and What We Become

Church without walls is not only about preaching.

It is about becoming the message.

We preach:

• Light

• Love

• Christ

And we must also live it.

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Final Charge

Church family,

• Do not run from God because of sin — run to Him

• Walk in obedience — it proves your love

• Let go of hatred — walk in love

• Do not love the world — live for eternity

• Become the message you preach

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Chair Time

Take time today to:

• Read 1 John 2:1–29

• Read Genesis 2

• Reflect on your walk with God

• Pray for grace to overcome sin and worldliness

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Closing Exhortation

I’m looking forward to seeing you all today in the evening at Prayer Gym —

where fire will be ignited 🔥

where the love of Christ will be stirred within us

and where we will receive grace to overcome everything

that prevents us from sharing the Gospel.

We will also learn how to share the right Gospel

with our friends and loved ones.

Please continue to leave your comments on this devotion —

just scroll down and you will find the comment section.

Take time to pray:

• Speak over your life

• Pray for those we have evangelized

• Pray for those yet to come to church

• Pray for the body of Christ

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I bring you powerful and unceasing greetings

all the way from a continent known for faith

and known for God’s blessing assignment.

Shalom.

Reverend Joseph