Day 25 of 31 — 1 John 3 Scripture (NKJV) “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God!” — 1 John 3:1 “My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.” — 1 John 3:18 1 John 3 starts with a call to stop and stare: “Behold…” John is saying, “Look at this. Don’t rush past it.” The Father’s love is not a small thing—it’s a life-changing reality: you are called a child of God. That means your

1 John — Chapter 2 (Devotional) Key Scripture (NKJV “My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.” — 1 John 2:1 “He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.” — 1 John 2:6 1 John 2 holds two truths together that every believer needs: holiness and hope. First, John is clear: God’s desire is that we do not sin. Grace is never permission