1. What is the meaning of 3 John 1:1?

2. How does 3 John 1:1 demonstrate the importance of truth in Christian relationships?

3. What can we learn from "the elder" about leadership in the church today?

4. How does 3 John 1:1 connect with other scriptures about love and truth?

5. In what ways can we emulate "the elder's" love for fellow believers?

6. How can we apply the principles of 3 John 1:1 in our daily lives?

7. Who is the "elder" mentioned in 3 John 1:1, and what is his significance?

8. What is the historical context of 3 John 1:1?

9. How does 3 John 1:1 reflect early Christian leadership structures?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 3 John 1?

11. How can we be certain the “elder” in 3 John 1 is truly the Apostle John given the lack of explicit identification?

12. Who is the author of 3 John?

13. If 3 John 1 is authentic, why does it omit any mention of Jesus’s teachings or miracles?

14. Why is there no clear historical or archaeological evidence confirming the exact circumstances described in 3 John 1? 1. How does John's role as "the elder" influence the way he communicates with Gaius, and what can we learn about spiritual leadership from this?

2. In what ways can we ensure that our relationships with other believers are grounded "in the truth"?

3. How does the concept of loving "in the truth" challenge or affirm your current relationships within your church community?

4. Reflect on a time when a spiritual leader or mentor has impacted your life. How did their guidance help you grow in truth and love?

5. How can we actively express our love and appreciation for fellow believers in a way that reflects the truth of the Gospel?1. How does the Apostle John exemplify the bond between truth and love in his greeting to Gaius?

2. Reflect on the importance of hospitality in 3 John. How can we apply this in our current societal context?

3. What does Gaius’s treatment of the traveling teachers teach us about generosity in service?

4. Discuss the impact of Diotrephes’s behaviour on the early Christian community. What are similar situations in today's churches and how should they be addressed?

5. How does John's approach to addressing the issues caused by Diotrephes reflect his pastoral care?

6. Why do you think John decides to address Diotrephes's behavior in a letter instead of confronting him directly initially?

7. What does 3 John teach us about the balance between maintaining unity and confronting problematic behavior in a Christian community?

8. Explore the concept of "walking in the truth" as discussed in this book.

9. How does Demetrius’s good reputation influence your understanding of living a truthful and loving Christian life?

10. How can you, in your personal life, imitate good and shun evil as John advises Gaius?

11. How does 3 John emphasize the importance of personal contact and communication within a community?

12. What do you learn from 3 John about the nature and characteristics of early Christian communities?

13. In the face of opposition like that from Diotrephes, how should you respond as a believer?

14. Discuss the role of church leaders in fostering an environment of love, truth, and hospitality as presented in 3 John.

15. How can the teachings in 3 John be applied to address current global issues?

16. Based on 3 John, how would you handle a situation where a leader in your church or community is causing division?

17. How can the themes of love, truth, and hospitality be cultivated in your personal relationships and professional spaces?

18. How does the personal and situational nature of 3 John resonate with your own personal faith journey?

19. Drawing from John’s response to Diotrephes, how should modern churches handle cases of ego-driven leadership?

20. Reflecting on 3 John, how would you define 'living in the truth'? How can this be applied in contemporary society?

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