1. What is the meaning of 3 John 1:7?

2. How does 3 John 1:7 encourage support for those spreading the Gospel message?

3. Why is it important to support missionaries "for the sake of the Name"?

4. How can we apply 3 John 1:7 in our church's mission efforts?

5. What other Scriptures emphasize supporting those who "went out for the sake"?

6. How can you personally support those who "accept nothing from the Gentiles"?

7. What does 3 John 1:7 reveal about the early Christian mission and its challenges?

8. How does 3 John 1:7 emphasize the importance of supporting missionaries?

9. Why is it significant that missionaries in 3 John 1:7 accepted nothing from Gentiles?

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

11. What does praying in Jesus' name mean?

12. What is the purpose of the Temple of God?

13. How can Jesus giving Peter the 'keys of the kingdom' in Matthew 16:19 be squared with later New Testament teachings that salvation is open to all believers?

14. John 6:35: Does Jesus's claim to be the 'bread of life' conflict with other biblical teachings or Jewish beliefs about divine provision?1. How does the example of the missionaries in 3 John 1:7 challenge our understanding of reliance on God for provision in ministry today?

2. In what ways can we, like Gaius, show hospitality and support to those who are dedicated to spreading the Gospel?

3. How does the principle of accepting support only from believers help maintain the integrity of the Gospel message?

4. What are some practical ways we can ensure that our ministry efforts remain focused on glorifying God rather than personal gain?

5. How can the example of the missionaries' commitment to "the Name" inspire us to live out our faith more boldly in our daily lives?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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