1. What is the meaning of 2 John 1:5?

2. How does 2 John 1:5 emphasize the importance of loving one another today?

3. What does "love one another" mean in practical terms for daily Christian living?

4. How does 2 John 1:5 connect with Jesus' commandment in John 13:34?

5. In what ways can we demonstrate love within our church community?

6. How can we ensure our actions align with the love described in 2 John 1:5?

7. What does 2 John 1:5 mean by "love one another" in today's context?

8. How does 2 John 1:5 relate to the overall message of the New Testament?

9. Why is the command to love repeated in 2 John 1:5?

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

11. What is the Baptism of Love?

12. What is the main message of 2 John?

13. Are there historical or textual contradictions between 2 John and other New Testament letters that raise doubts about its authenticity or consistency?

14. Who is the elect lady mentioned in 2 John?1. How does the command to love one another, as mentioned in 2 John 1:5, relate to the teachings of Jesus in the Gospels?

2. In what ways can you practically demonstrate love to those in your church community this week?

3. How does understanding the original Greek word for "love" (agapao) deepen your understanding of this commandment?

4. Reflect on a time when you experienced love from another believer. How did it impact your faith journey?

5. How can you ensure that your expressions of love are grounded in truth, as emphasized in the broader context of 2 John?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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