The 3 Men of 3 John
Scripture: 3 John 1:1–15
I. Greetings to the beloved. 1
II. Gaius, the beloved. 2-8
A. He has a prosperous soul.
B. He has a consistent walk.
C. He is a faithful giver.
III. Diotrephes, the belligerent. 9-10
A. Self-centered
B. Arrogant
C. Malicious speech
D. Inhospitable
E. Persecutor of the truth.
IV. Demetrius, the blessed. 11-12
A. A good testimony
B. Truth lined up with his life.
C. Affirmed by the elder.
V. Closing remarks. 13-15
A. Face to face fellowship.
B. Greet all the friends.
Next Steps:
~ Know, and then live obediently in the truth!
~ Discerningly give to those who preach the truth!
~ Pattern your life after godly examples!
~ Develop an engaging fellowship with ALL your brothers and sisters in Christ!