Walk in the Light

What does it mean to "walk in the light"?

Read 1 John 1:5-7.
What truths is John reminding his readers of in this passage? What does he say about light? darkness? walking in the light?

Now, let's see what John said about these same things in his gospel. Read:

John 1:1-13.
Who was the light of men?
Where does the light shine?
What can't the darkness do to the light?
Who came to bear witness to the light?
Are you wondering if this John is the John who wrote this gospel and 1 John? If so, does your Bible have cross-references for John 1:6? If so, look them up and you'll find the answer to your question. If not, read Matthew 3:1-3. That's the cross reference that my Bible gives for this verse.
What kind of light was coming into the world, and what was it going to do?
What did this light do for those who received Him, who believed in His name?

Read John 3:16-21.
What does Jesus say came into the world, but was hated by those who deeds were evil?
What did those with the evil deeds love instead of the light?
Why do those who do evil deeds avoid the light?
Who is it who comes to the light?
What do we learn about the deeds of those who come to the light?

Read John 8:12.
What did Jesus call Himself in this verse?
What does He say that those who follow Him shall not do?
What does He say that those who follow Him shall have?

Read John 9:5.
What does Jesus call Himself?

Read John 11:9-10.
What does Jesus say about walking in the day?
What does Jesus say about walking in the night?

Read John 12:35-36.
From what Jesus is telling His disciples, Whom is He referring to as the light they have among them?
What does He tell them to do while they have the light?
Why does He tell them to do that?
What does He say about those who walk in the darkness?
What does He tell His disciples to believe in?
Why should they believe that? What will they become?

What basic truths is Jesus teaching His disciples about the light in these verses? How do these truths compare to those John is reminding the believers of in his letter?

When you think about walking in the light now, what additional truths will you think about? How has your understanding of this concept grown from reading these passages? What thoughts have come to you about your walk in the light? How might you be better able to reach out to those who are still walking in the darkness?