Learning by Example

Series- ELEMENTARY: A STUDY IN I, II, & III JOHN

Message: “Learning by Example”

III John

III John contains an apostle’s final words to the church he loves…

The goal: A healthy soul. (vv. 1-2)

The evidence: Lived truth. (v. 3-4)

We learn from examples, both good and bad…

A good example: Gaius

Lessons-

Whatever you do for the Lord, do it . (vv. 5-6a; Is. 40:8)

What you do for the Lord’s servants, you do for . (vv. 6b-7; Col. 3:17)

When you support others, you in their ministry. (v. 8)

A bad example: Diotrephes

Lessons-

Lay aside . (v. 9)

Lay aside . (v. 10a)

Lay aside . (v. 10b-11; Titus 3:10-11)

Another good example: Demetrius

Lesson-

Look for in leadership (v. 12)

Parting lessons-

Address important matters . (vv. 13-14)

Choose . (v. 15; Phil. 4:7)