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Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak with you face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send you greetings. Greet each of our friends there by name. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 3 John 1:14? 2. How does 3 John 1:14 emphasize the importance of face-to-face communication? 3. What can we learn about Christian fellowship from 3 John 1:14? 4. How does 3 John 1:14 connect with Hebrews 10:25 on gathering together? 5. How can you prioritize personal interactions in your church community? 6. What steps can you take to foster deeper relationships within your congregation? 7. What does 3 John 1:14 reveal about early Christian communication and relationships? 8. How does 3 John 1:14 emphasize the importance of face-to-face interaction in faith? 9. Why does 3 John 1:14 prioritize personal presence over written communication? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 3 John 1? 11. What does the Bible say about heartbreak? 12. Can married individuals have opposite-sex friends? 13. Why does Pilate appear unusually sympathetic to Jesus when historical records describe him as ruthless? 14. What was Jesus' purpose on Earth? Discussion Questions 1. How does the desire for face-to-face communication in 3 John 1:14 challenge our current reliance on digital communication? What steps can you take to foster more personal interactions in your Christian community? 2. In what ways can you extend the peace of Christ to those around you, both within and outside the church? 3. Reflect on the importance of greeting others by name as John instructs. How can this practice enhance your relationships within your church or community? 4. How does the example of Gaius' hospitality inspire you to support those in ministry or those in need? What practical steps can you take to show hospitality? 5. Consider the role of personal fellowship in your spiritual growth. How can you prioritize and cultivate deeper relationships with fellow believers? 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 1:14 NIV 3 John 1:14 NLT 3 John 1:14 ESV 3 John 1:14 NASB 3 John 1:14 KJV 3 John 1:14 Commentaries Bible Hub