1. What is the meaning of 3 John 1:4?

2. How can we ensure our children "walk in the truth" daily?

3. What does "no greater joy" reveal about spiritual priorities in 3 John 1:4?

4. How does 3 John 1:4 connect with Proverbs 22:6 about child upbringing?

5. In what ways can church leaders encourage truthfulness among their congregation?

6. How can we support others in their journey to "walk in the truth"?

7. What does 3 John 1:4 reveal about the importance of spiritual growth in children?

8. How does 3 John 1:4 emphasize the role of truth in Christian life?

9. Why is joy linked to others walking in truth in 3 John 1:4?

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

11. Who is the Antichrist according to the Bible?

12. Why is there no clear historical or archaeological evidence confirming the exact circumstances described in 3 John 1?

13. What does 'walking in truth' mean?

14. If 3 John 1 is authentic, why does it omit any mention of Jesus’s teachings or miracles? 1. How does the joy of seeing others walk in truth reflect the heart of a spiritual leader, and how can we cultivate this joy in our own lives?

2. In what ways can we ensure that our daily walk aligns with the truth of the Gospel, and what practical steps can we take to maintain this alignment?

3. How can the Christian community support individuals in their journey of walking in truth, and what role do you play in this community?

4. Reflect on a time when walking in truth strengthened a relationship in your life. How can this experience guide your interactions with others?

5. How does living a life of truth serve as a witness to those around us, and what specific actions can we take to enhance our witness in our daily environments?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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