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3 John 1 · Grade 3

No Greater Joy

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The elder writes to Gaius the beloved, whom he loves in truth. He prays that Gaius may prosper and be healthy. He rejoiced greatly when brothers came and told about how Gaius walks in truth. I have no greater joy than this: to hear about my children walking in truth.

Gaius did a faithful work for brothers who were strangers. They went out for the sake of the Name. We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.

But Diotrephes, who loves to be first, would not welcome the brothers. Beloved, don’t imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He who does good is of God. Demetrius has a good report from everyone. The elder hopes to see Gaius soon.

Memory Verse

“I have no greater joy than this: to hear about my children walking in truth.”

3 John 1:4 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. What does the elder pray for Gaius?

  2. What is the elder’s greatest joy?

  3. Why should believers receive traveling brothers?

  4. What does Diotrephes love?

  5. Who has a good report from everyone?

Story Order

Write what happened in each box.

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you help your church?
  • How can you welcome someone new?

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