Study Questions

1 John 1

2/1/2026

1. John opens this letter by grounding faith in what was heard, seen, and touched. How does connecting 1 John 1:1–2 with John 1:1–4 and John 1:14 deepen your understanding of who Jesus is?

a. Why does it matter that eternal life was made manifest rather than merely explained?

2. John connects fellowship with God and others to “complete joy.” Where do you currently experience the most joy in your walk with God—and where do you feel distance or dryness?

3. If God is light and there is no darkness in Him, how does that affect the way you approach Him personally—especially when you’re aware of sin or weakness in your life?

4. John contrasts what we say with how we walk. Why do you think Scripture places so much emphasis on direction and pattern rather than perfection?

5. The sermon’s big idea was: “You can’t walk in the light while protecting the darkness.” What are some ways people subtly protect darkness while still wanting closeness with God?

6. Read 1 John 1:8-9; Psalm 32:3-5; Proverbs 28:13. According to these passages, what happens spiritually when sin is concealed versus confessed?

7. Read 1 John 1:7 and Romans 8:1. How would you describe the difference between conviction and condemnation in your own words?

8. At the end of each day this week, we were encouraged to ask:

“How did I feed my soul today?” and “How did I feed my flesh today?”

a. Which of those questions feels harder to answer honestly—and why?

b. What might change if this became a regular rhythm?