Reading Plan Through John’s Writings

Reading Plan Through John’s Writings

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Walking Through 1 John

This 5-day video devotional series on 1 John is designed as a precursor and accompaniment to The Postcard Epistle, a series on 2 John. In this devotional series, walk day by day through John’s first letter to gain a richer understanding of John’s second letter.

Day 1 — 1 John 1

Watch the video | Read the passage

Day 2 — 1 John 2

Watch the video | Read the passage

Day 3 — 1 John 3

Watch the video | Read the passage

Day 4 — 1 John 4

Watch the video | Read the passage

Day 5 — 1 John 5

Watch the video | Read the passage

Day 6 — Rest and Catch Up

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READING PLAN, WEEK 1:
The Gospel & Epistles of John

Day 1 – Sunday

Read 2 John | Watch: An Overview of John 1-12

You’ll be reading through 2 John every Sunday for the next four weeks. Each time, read it slowly and consider what God is bringing to focus as you read.

Day 2 – Monday

Read the Gospel of John, chapter 1 | Daily Devotional

Day 3 – Tuesday

Read the Gospel of John, chapter 2 | Daily Devotional

Day 4 – Wednesday

Read the Gospel of John, chapter 3 | Daily Devotional

Day 5 – Thursday

Read the Gospel of John, chapter 4 | Daily Devotional

Day 6 – Friday

Read the Gospel of John, chapter 5 | Daily Devotional

Day 7 – Saturday

Rest and catch up. Take the day to catch up on any missed reading, or to dive deeper into something that stood out to you in the readings this past week.

READING PLAN, WEEK 2:
The Gospel & Epistles of John

Day 1 – Sunday

Day 2 – Monday

Read the Gospel of John, chapter 6 | Daily Devotional

Day 3 – Tuesday

Read the Gospel of John, chapter 7 | Daily Devotional

Day 4 – Wednesday

Read the Gospel of John, chapter 8 | Daily Devotional

Day 5 – Thursday

Read the Gospel of John, chapter 9 | Daily Devotional

Day 6 – Friday

Read the Gospel of John, chapter 10 | Daily Devotional

Day 7 – Saturday

Rest and catch up. Take the day to catch up on any missed reading, or to dive deeper into something that stood out to you in the readings this past week.

READING PLAN, WEEK 3:
The Gospel & Epistles of John

Day 1 – Sunday

Read 2 John

Day 2 – Monday

Read the Gospel of John, chapter 11 | Daily Devotional

Day 3 – Tuesday

Read the Gospel of John, chapter 12 | Daily Devotional

Day 4 – Wednesday

Read the Gospel of John, chapter 13 | Daily Devotional

Watch: Overview of John 13-21 

Day 5 – Thursday

Read the Gospel of John, chapter 14 | Daily Devotional

Day 6 – Friday

Read the Gospel of John, chapter 15 | Daily Devotional

Day 7 – Saturday

Read the Gospel of John, chapter 16 | Daily Devotional

READING PLAN, WEEK 4:
The Gospel & Epistles of John

Day 1 – Sunday

Read 2 John

Day 2 – Monday

Read the Gospel of John, chapter 17 | Daily Devotional

Day 3 – Tuesday

Read the Gospel of John, chapter 18 | Daily Devotional

Day 4 – Wednesday

Read the Gospel of John, chapter 19 | Daily Devotional

Watch: Overview of John 13-21 

Day 5 – Thursday

Read the Gospel of John, chapter 20 | Daily Devotional

Day 6 – Friday

Read the Gospel of John, chapter 21 | Daily Devotional

Day 7 – Saturday

Read 3 John | Daily Devotional

RELATED RESOURCES

Visit the LifeWay website for a list of resources for further study into the Gospel of John and the letters of 1, 2, and 3 John.

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