1. What is the meaning of 3 John 1:8?

2. How can we "support such men" in our church community today?

3. What does it mean to be "fellow workers for the truth"?

4. How does 3 John 1:8 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20?

5. Why is hospitality important in advancing the Gospel according to 3 John 1:8?

6. How can you personally contribute to being a "fellow worker for the truth"?

7. What does 3 John 1:8 teach about supporting fellow believers in ministry work?

8. How does 3 John 1:8 emphasize the importance of hospitality in Christian life?

9. In what ways does 3 John 1:8 challenge modern Christians to support missionaries?

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

11. How do we harmonize 3 John 1’s emphasis on truth and hospitality with other New Testament passages that appear to prioritize different virtues?

12. How do we reconcile the portrayal of Diotrephes in 3 John 1:9–10 with potential bias, since we only hear one side?

13. How should we live in anticipation of Christ's return?

14. 1 John 1:8 states that anyone claiming to be without sin deceives themselves. Is this concept of universal sin defensible in light of differing religious or secular views on human nature?1. How does the example of Gaius challenge us to support those who are spreading the Gospel today?

2. In what practical ways can we become "fellow workers for the truth" in our local church or community?

3. How does the concept of partnership in ministry, as seen in 3 John 1:8, relate to Paul's teachings in Philippians 4:15-19?

4. What are some barriers to showing hospitality, and how can we overcome them to better support those in ministry?

5. How does supporting Gospel work help us maintain an eternal perspective 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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