Series: Seen and Heard: The Letters of John and Jude

How can you know what’s true about Jesus?

From the earliest days of the church, followers of Jesus who heard the gospel from Jesus’s first followers faced opposition: confusion, false teaching, and pressure to compromise. The letters of John and Jude speak directly into that tension, offering a call to remain rooted in the truth. They testify to what the apostles had seen, heard, and felt directly from Jesus himself. They remind us that faith is not something we invent—it is something revealed, received, and lived. 

This devotional plan invites you to explore these short but powerful letters, where truth and love are held together. You’ll be reminded that Jesus was not only a teacher but is the eternal Son of God who came in the flesh to save us. You’ll discover that walking in the light means living honestly before God, receiving his forgiveness, and loving others with a sacrificial, Christlike love.

Along the way, you’ll also be encouraged to discern wisely. Not every voice speaks truth, and not every path leads to life. These letters call you to remain grounded in what is true, to guard your faith with humility, and to stay anchored in the message passed down through generations of believers.

Yet this is not a call to fear—it is a call to confidence. In Jesus, you can know God, abide in his love, and live with assurance.

Come and be rooted in truth, strengthened in love, and encouraged to walk faithfully in the light.

Testimony to the Truth

Read: 1 John 1:1-4 This life was revealed, and we have seen it and testify to it and declare to you the eternal life that was with the Father and

Provision for Sin

Read: 1 John 1:5–2:2 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. (v.

Old and New

Read: 1 John 2:3-14 Whoever says he is in the light and hates his brother is still in darkness. Whoever loves his brother abides in the light, and in him

Jerry Sittser is a professor emeritus of theology and senior fellow at Whitworth University. He specializes in the history of Christianity, Christian spirituality, and religion in American public life. As an author, he has written nine books.