“The Church’s Obligation to Support Missionaries”
3 John

  1. Prayer for the Beloved Gaius - 1:1-4

    1. Prayer of Intercession 

      1. Prosperity

      2. Spiritual Health

      3. Physical Health

    2. Prayer of Praise for Walking in Truth

  2. Selflessness of Gaius - 1:5-8

    1. Commended for His Love & Hospitality

    2. Obligation to Continue Supporting Missionaries

      1. Who - Sent Ones

      2. What - Supports the Mission

      3. Why - Coworkers in Truth and No One Else Will

  3. Selfishness of Diotrephes - 1:9-10

    1. He Puts Himself First

    2. He Talks Wicked Nonsense

    3. He is Not Welcoming

  4. Imitate Gaius, Not Diotrephes; Support Demetrius - 1:11-12

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