Loneliness may be a time when we long to huddle close to to the love of God. We Are Messengers sings a message from God to the lonely in their song "Love." The apostle John issues a challenge to believers when it comes to the love of God. The song and Scripture come together on this week's podcast.

Let's dive into 1 John and see what we can learn together.

On this week’s episode I discuss:

• Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
  • Read in context
  • Read and keep on reading
  • Read an overview/introduction to the book
  • Repetition
  • Read in a variety of translations
  • Complete a word study
  • Consider the opposite
• The 30 Day Music Challenge - ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE HERE
• The story behind the song - YouTube
• Knowing and believing the love the God has for us - 1 John 4:16
• Learning about how the apostle John centers his message on "the application of basic tests in one's life to confirm that salvation has truly occurred" - BlueLetterBible.org Introduction
• Focusing in on 1 John 4:7-21
• Recognizing the link between loving God and lovi