Introduction: Our passage today is a poem that is intended to encourage believers in all stages of their spiritual journey. 12 I write to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for His name’s sake. 13a I write to you, fathers, because you have known Him who is from the beginning. 13b I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the wicked one. 13c I write to you, little children, because you have known the Father. 14a I have written to you, fathers, because you have known Him who is from the beginning. 14b I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the wicked one. Little Children • your sins have been forgiven you • for His name’s sake • you have known the Father Fathers • you have known Him. (2x) • who is from the beginning (2x) Young Men • you have overcome the wicked one (2x) • you are strong • the Word of God abides in you