By: James Potter, Oakwood Church of Christ
1. 3 John 1:1-14; Thought questions; name three points to consider in this small chapter?
2. 3 John 1:1; Who did John address this letter to?
3. 3 John 1:1; Who was Gaius? 1st Corinthians 1:14.
4. 3 John 1:1; Who was Gaius? 1 Corinthians 1:14.
5. 3 John 1:2; What does John pray on behalf of Gaius?
6. 3 John 1:3; How did John rejoice when brethren told him the good news about Gaius?
7. 3 John 1:3; What did the brethren testify about Gaius?
8. 3 John 1:3: How did Gaius walk?
9. 3 John 1:4; What kind of joy does John have over children walking in truth?
10. 3 John 1:5; What did John praise Gaius for?
11. 3 John 1:6; How was Gaius to send them the brethren forward on their journey?
12. 3 John 1:7; How did the brethren go forth?
13. 3 John 1:8: What benefit do we receive when we support those who serve the Lord?
14. 3 John 3:9; Who was Diotrephes?
15. 3 John 3:9-10: Discussion question: name at least three things that Diotrephes was wrong in?
16. 3 John 3:11: What are we not to imitate?
17. 3 John 3:12; Who had a good testimony from all?
18. 3 John 3:14; How did John want to speak to the brethren?
Comments or questions call James Potter 419-393-4775 or e-mail jsp1941@yahoo.com also you can reach Lonnie Lambert 419-399-5022. Jesus loves you and so does the churches of Christ.
Answers to questions:
1. The joy of seeing one’s converts growing in Christ;
A. The importance of hospitality in the spread of the Gospel;
B. The contrast between spirituality and carnality among Christians
C. The contrast between spirituality and carnality among Christians;
2. Gaius; 3. One that Paul baptized; 4. in truth; 5. That he may prosper and be in good health; 6. Greatly; 7. The truth that was in him; 8. in truth; 9. Great; 10. His kindness toward brethren and strangers, especially serving the Lord; 11. In a manner worthy of God; 12. In His (Jesus) namesake; 13. We become fellow workers for the truth; 14. An unruly church member; 15. Seeking preeminence, refusing to receive John; 16. Evil; 17. Demetrius; 18. Face to Face.
Bye for now and hopefully we will see you in the next lesson. Til’ next time Ol’ Baldy.
