1, 2, + 3 JOHN
READING PLAN + STUDY QUESTIONS
READING PLAN
EVERYONE WHO LOVES THE FATHER LOVES THE SON
AVOID FALSE TEACHERS, SHOW HOSPITALITY TO BELIEVERS
HOW TO USE
READ THE CHAPTERS IN THE BIBLE FOR EACH SESSION
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS + REFLECT ON THE READING
This study encourages going at your own pace, allowing each session to be a day, a week, or however long you need. Each session contains questions to be used for individual reflection or small group discussion.
This study was made to be used alongside Bible reading. Although we have created chapter summaries, there is no substitute for reading God's Word.
SESSION ONE: JOHN 1-5
EVERYONE WHO LOVES THE FATHER LOVES THE SON
Compare 1 John 1:1-4 and John 1:1-5. What similarities do these verses share?
According to 1 John 1:8-10, who has sin and how is it forgiven?
Read 1 John 2:15-17. How is loving the world in opposition to loving God?
How did the author define “antichrist” in 1 John 2:22?
What does 1 John 3:4-10 teach about intentional, continual sin?
What do you think 1 John 3:13 means? Why would the world hate believers?
Read 1 John 4:1-6. How can believers recognize false teachers and deceivers?
How does 1 John 5:3 describe the commands of God? Has this been your personal experience in following Jesus?
Read 1 John 5:7-8. What is meant by the Spirit, the water, and the blood? What was the author referring to specifically?
SESSION TWO: 2 + 3 JOHN
AVOID FALSE TEACHERS, SHOW HOSPITALITY TO BELIEVERS
Read 2 John 1:5. How are the commands of Jesus both old and new?
How is love defined in 2 John 1:6?
How did the author instruct believers to respond to false teachers or deceivers (2 John 1:7-11)?
According to 3 John 1:3-4, what news was the author glad to hear?
What instruction did the author give to Gaius in 3 John (verses 5-8)? What are some practical ways to support “fellow workers of the truth”?
How would you summarize 3 John 1:11 in your own words?
How are 2 John and 3 John specific examples or applications of the teachings found in 1 John?
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