1 John 3:19-20 By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before him; for whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and he knows everything. (ESV)

1. Our hearts can cause us to ____________ God's love because of our ___________.

2. We can doubt our worth because of the impossible ___________ of this world.

3. But if we find our worth in ____________, by whose sacrifice on the cross we are declared worthy, we will be set free from ________________, for God's Word is greater than our hearts.


Scripture Readings
Genesis 9:8-17
1 John 3:19-24
Mark 6:45-56

Take It With You!

As we spend our Summer growing in the love of God, it will be helpful for everyone to be reading through 1 John daily. Here helpful insights will be offered to aid in your study.

Matthew 11:28-30 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

For, when the gospel is heard, when absolution is heard, the conscience is uplifted and receives consolation. Because God truly makes alive through the Word, the keys truly forgive sins before God according to [Luke 10:16], "Whoever listens to you listens to me."
Apology of the Augsburg Confession, Article XII: Repentance

Give no more to the law than it has coming, and say to it, "Law, you want to ascend into the realm of conscience and rule there. You want to denounce its sin and take away the joy of my heart, which I have through faith in Christ. You want to plunge me into despair, in order that I may perish. You are exceeding your jurisdiction. Stay within your limits, and exercise dominion over the flesh. You shall not touch my conscience. For I am baptized."
Martin Luther, Lectures on Galatians, On when the law condemns your conscience.