◄ 3 John 1:2 ►
Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 3 John 1:2? 2. How can we pray for others' health and prosperity like in 3 John 1:2? 3. What does "prosper in all things" mean in a biblical context? 4. How does 3 John 1:2 relate to God's care for our spiritual well-being? 5. In what ways can physical health reflect spiritual health according to 3 John 1:2? 6. How can we align our prayers with God's will as seen in 3 John 1:2? 7. How does 3 John 1:2 relate to the prosperity gospel teachings? 8. Does 3 John 1:2 promise physical health and wealth to believers? 9. How should 3 John 1:2 be interpreted in the context of the entire epistle? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 3 John 1? 11. Is EMDR therapy biblical? 12. Do you wish to prosper and be in good health? 13. What does the Bible say about Joel Osteen? 14. If 3 John 1 is authentic, why does it omit any mention of Jesus’s teachings or miracles? Discussion Questions 1. How does the concept of prosperity in 3 John 1:2 differ from the modern understanding of prosperity? 2. In what ways can we ensure that our spiritual health is thriving, and how might this impact our physical and material well-being? 3. How can we incorporate prayers for holistic well-being into our daily prayer life for others? 4. What are some practical steps we can take to align our goals with God's purposes, as suggested by the original Greek meaning of "prosper"? 5. How do other scriptures, such as Philippians 4:19 and Proverbs 3:7-8, enhance our understanding of God's provision and care for our well-being? 3 John 1 Bible Study Questions 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? Links 3 John 1:2 NIV 3 John 1:2 NLT 3 John 1:2 ESV 3 John 1:2 NASB 3 John 1:2 KJV 3 John 1:2 Commentaries Bible Hub