Senior High- Jennifer Perkinson, Junior High-John Baker
Bible Study
Read 3 John 1-4
Just like in 2 John, the writer is praising a member of the church whose children (whether they are actual children or spiritual children) are doing what they are supposed to do.
Read 3 John 5-8
In this time there were many traveling evangelist. A messenger would preach the same sermon over and over to each church he visited. However, as he went along the way, he would give a status report of what the other churches were doing. Gaius showed hospitality to these people and supported their cause.
Read 3 John 9-10
Now John contrasts Gaius and Diotrephes’ actions. Diotrephes does not welcome those who are coming to spread the message. What are the things that Diotrephes did to the messengers of the Gospel? (Refuses to welcome them and makes sure that those who are in his church do not welcome them)
Read 3 John 11-14
John concludes his letter with a charge on holy living. He also highlights another brother in Christ, Demetrius, and his reputation.
Application
If we had to make a theme of this book, we could possibly say that it is all about having a good reputation.
Discussion Questions
- What is Gaius’ reputation?
- What is Diotrephes’ reputation?
- We see here that very early in the church, there were already people who saw church in “teams”. Is this thought still prevalent today? How can we avoid the mindset that different denominations are different teams?
- If stories about your faith circulated around, what would your reputation be?
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