This week, John keeps that same bold energy but brings in a deeper truth: we are covered by grace, but we’re still called higher. He reminds us we have an Advocate; Jesus, who stands before God on our behalf. Not to say “they didn’t do it,” but to say, “I already paid for it.”

The letter of 1 John was written by the Apostle John to early believers who were dealing with false teachings, confusion, and discouragement in their faith. This wasn’t just a casual check-in. It was a spiritual father writing with urgency and clarity to bring the Church back to truth.

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Hannah’s story begins with her pain and longing for a child, but her response is one of unwavering faith and prayer. Her journey reminds us of the power of bringing our struggles before God and trusting His timing.

In Genesis 21, we see the fulfillment of God’s promise to Abraham and Sarah, which began in Genesis 12 when God first made a covenant with Abraham.