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Work Together for the Truth

3 John 1:1-14

Key Verse: 8

1. Read verses 1-2. Who are the sender and the recipient (1)? What does the repetition of “dear friend” imply (1,2,5,11)? How did John bless Gaius (2)?

2. Read v. 3-6. How did John commend Gaius (3-6a)? How are faithfulness and truth closely connected? What can we learn about John and Gaius, who were walking in the truth?

3. Read v. 6-8. What did John request (6b)? Why should gospel workers be sent in “a manner that honors God” (7)? How does this promote working together for the truth (8)? How can we all work together for the truth today?

4. Read v.9-10. Who was Diotrephes (9)? How and why did he oppose gospel workers (10)? How would John deal with him?

5. Read v.11-14. How did John encourage Gaius and help him discern good and evil (11)? What recommendation did John give about Demetrius (12)? What do John’s final greetings tell about their relationships (13-14)?

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• 3 Jn 01-14-q (1).docx

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