1. What is the meaning of 2 John 1:1?

2. How does "the elder" in 2 John 1:1 demonstrate leadership in the church?

3. What does "whom I love in the truth" teach about Christian relationships?

4. How can we apply "love in the truth" in our daily interactions?

5. How does 2 John 1:1 connect with John 14:6 about truth?

6. Why is it important to recognize "the elder" as a spiritual authority today?

7. Who is the "elder" mentioned in 2 John 1:1, and what is his significance?

8. What does "the chosen lady" symbolize in 2 John 1:1?

9. How does 2 John 1:1 reflect early Christian community structures?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 John 1?

11. What evidence challenges the identity of the “elect lady” in 2 John 1:1—whether she is a metaphor for the church or a specific individual?

12. Why do some scholars question whether the “elder” mentioned in 2 John 1:1 is the Apostle John or a different author?

13. Who is the author of 3 John?

14. How can we be certain the “elder” in 3 John 1 is truly the Apostle John given the lack of explicit identification? 1. How does the role of "the elder" in 2 John 1:1 inform our understanding of church leadership today?

2. In what ways can we, as a church, embody the identity of the "chosen lady" in our community?

3. How can we ensure that our love for one another is rooted in truth, as emphasized in this verse?

4. What are some practical ways to foster a sense of global Christian fellowship in our local church?

5. How can we actively participate in the spiritual growth of the "children" within our church community?1. How does John define love in his letter? How does this correspond to our current understanding of love?

2. In the context of 2 John, what does it mean to walk in truth?

3. How does the balance of love and truth play out in your life?

4. What can we learn from the warning against antichrists and deceivers? How can this apply to our present-day living?

5. How does John's insistence on not welcoming those who don't abide in Christ's teachings challenge our modern ideas of tolerance?

6. How can we discern the truth from deceit in our contemporary world filled with diverse ideas and beliefs?

7. Why does John emphasize face-to-face communication over written communication? How does this compare to today's digital age communication?

8. How might the application of this epistle look different in a modern, multicultural society?

9. How can we ensure that we are 'walking in love' in our daily lives?

10. How does John's warning against deceivers inform our approach to false teachings in our present context?

11. How can we maintain our faith and rewards in a world filled with diverse and potentially misleading information?

12. How should we respond when we encounter people or teachings that contradict the teachings of Christ?

13. What does it mean to 'lose what we have worked for'? How can we avoid this?

14. How can we demonstrate love as defined in 2 John in our families, communities, and wider society?

15. How does John's emphasis on maintaining the original teachings of Christ relate to the concept of progressive revelation?

16. What lessons can we draw from John's preference for personal communication in our age of impersonal digital communication?

17. How do you interpret the term 'chosen lady and her children'? Could it have broader implications for the church?

18. Why is the commandment to 'love one another' repeatedly emphasized in this letter?

19. How does the concept of truth in 2 John resonate with the broader biblical narrative?

20. What actions can we take to better embody the teachings of 2 John in our everyday lives?

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