January 20, 2026

1 John 2:7–11
7 "Beloved, I am not writing a new commandment to you, but an old commandment which you have had from the beginning; the old commandment is the word which you have heard. 8 On the other hand, I am writing a new commandment to you, which is true in Him and in you, because the darkness is passing away and the true Light is already shining. 9 The one who says he is in the Light and yet hates his brother is in the darkness until now. 10 The one who loves his brother abides in the Light and there is no cause for stumbling in him. 11 But the one who hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness, and does not know where he is going because the darkness has blinded his eyes."

John here refers to the new old commandment.  From the beginning we have been taught to love our neighbor as ourself.  That is an old commandment.  And yet, it is a new commandment in Christ, for He taught us to love one another "as I have loved you."  The commandment is the same, the understanding of its depth and application has increased when we look at the life of Christ.  Ask God to help you love your brother like Christ has loved you.

PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY

• John & Shannon Parum
• Martha Pickens