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3 John 1 · Preschool

Do Good

Name Date

Color the friends welcoming a traveler. God’s people do good!

Can you find these in the picture? Circle each one!

Bible Verse

“Beloved, don’t imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He who does good is of God. He who does evil hasn’t seen God.”

3 John 1:11 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Explain that God wants us to copy good things, not bad things. Talk about a good example your child can follow, and think of a way to welcome a visitor.

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3 John 1 · Kindergarten

Welcome Others

Name Date

Trace the Words

Trace each word with your pencil.

GOOD
JOY
HELP
TRUTH
Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers.

3 John 1:2 (WEB)

Match the Pictures

Draw a line from each word to its picture.

HOME
FOOD
TRIP
LOVE

Mini Maze

Help find the way through the maze.

Draw It

Draw your favorite part of today’s story.

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 welcome a guest?
  • Who can you copy?

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3 John 1 · Grade 1

Copy What Is Good

Name Date

Trace the Words

Trace the words and the verse.

GOOD
TRUTH
JOY
HELP
I have no greater joy than this: to hear about my children walking in truth.

3 John 1:4 (WEB)

Match the Pictures

Draw a line from each sentence to its picture.

I pray you are healthy.
Walking in truth
Welcome the brothers.
Send them on their way.
Do not want to be first.

Put the Story in Order

Write the number 1 to 3 in each circle to show the right order.

He who does evil hasn’t seen God.

Peace be to you.

He who does good is of God.

Draw your favorite part of today’s story.

Memory Verse

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

3 John 1:4 (WEB)

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Who was Gaius?
  • How can you help a friend who visits?
  • What would you like to say to God about this chapter?

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3 John 1 · Grade 2

A Letter to Gaius

Name Date

Read the Story

The elder wrote to his friend Gaius. He prayed that Gaius would be healthy. He was glad that Gaius walked in truth.

Gaius was kind to travelers. He welcomed them and helped them. But a man named Diotrephes wanted to be first. He would not welcome them. The elder said, copy what is good, not what is bad.

Memory Verse

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

3 John 1:4 (WEB)

Show What You Know

Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.

  1. Who did the elder write to?

    TravelersGaiusDiotrephes

  2. What did the elder pray?

  3. Who was Gaius kind to?

    TravelersDiotrephesWhat is good

  4. Who wanted to be first?

    TravelersDiotrephesWhat is good

  5. What should we copy?

    What is goodGaiusDiotrephes

Word Search

Find and circle each word. Words go across and down.

TJSGSTJOYKMHUBRBGOFIOGHIKODOTMKEPTOKOVEKLMODWDJIOPIELAKPCTRUTHBUHYWLOVEPKICVRGRTC
  • TRUTH
  • GOOD
  • HELP
  • HOME
  • FOOD
  • TRIP
  • LOVE
  • JOY

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 a visitor feel at home?
  • Who is someone good you want to be like?

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3 John 1 · Grade 3

No Greater Joy

Name Date

Read the Story

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.

1
2
3

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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3 John 1 · Grade 4

Imitate the Good

Name Date

Read and Think

The elder writes a personal letter to Gaius the beloved. He prays that Gaius will prosper in all things and be healthy, even as his soul prospers. Brothers had told the elder that Gaius walks in truth. The elder says he has no greater joy than to hear that his children walk in truth.

Gaius had shown faithful love to traveling brothers, even those who were strangers. They had gone out for the sake of the Name, taking nothing from the Gentiles. The elder says believers ought to support such people, so that they become fellow workers for the truth.

In contrast, Diotrephes loves to be first. He refuses to accept the elder, speaks against him with wicked words, refuses to welcome the brothers, and puts out of the church those who want to welcome them. So the elder says, don’t imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He commends Demetrius and hopes to speak with Gaius face to face.

Show What You Know

  1. How does the elder describe Gaius’s soul?

  2. Why had the traveling brothers gone out?

  3. What wrong things did Diotrephes do?

  4. Who does the elder commend at the end?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

lovejoytruth
  1. Brothers had told the elder that Gaius walks in .
  2. The elder says he has no greater than to hear that his children walk in truth.
  3. Gaius had shown faithful to traveling brothers, even those who were strangers.

Think About It

  1. How could your family support people who serve God far from home?

  2. Why is loving to be first a danger in a church?

Memory Verse

“Beloved, don’t imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He who does good is of God. He who does evil hasn’t seen God.”

3 John 1:11 (WEB)

Copy It

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What brings the elder great joy?
  • Why should churches help missionaries?

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3 John 1 · Grade 5

Fellow Workers

Name Date

Read and Think

Third John is the most personal of the short letters. The elder writes to Gaius the beloved, whom I love in truth. He prays, Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers. Brothers had arrived and testified about Gaius’s faithfulness, and the elder says, I have no greater joy than this: to hear about my children walking in truth.

Gaius had cared for traveling brothers, even strangers. They had testified about his love before the church. The elder asks Gaius to send them forward on their journey in a manner worthy of God. They went out for the sake of the Name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles. We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow workers for the truth. Supporting faithful workers makes a believer a partner in their work.

Diotrephes is the opposite example. He loves to be first among them and does not accept the elder. He talks nonsense with wicked words, refuses to receive the brothers, and forbids and puts out those who would. The elder draws the lesson: Beloved, don’t imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He who does good is of God. He who does evil hasn’t seen God. Demetrius, by contrast, has the testimony of all, and of the truth itself. The elder has much to say, but hopes to speak face to face, and he closes with peace.

Show What You Know

  1. What does the elder pray for Gaius?

  2. How should Gaius send the travelers forward?

  3. How does supporting workers make someone a partner?

  4. What does the elder say about one who does evil?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

goodloveGodtruth
  1. The elder writes to Gaius the beloved, whom I love in .
  2. They had testified about his before the church.
  3. The elder asks Gaius to send them forward on their journey in a manner worthy of .
  4. He who does is of God.

Think About It

  1. What is the difference between Gaius and Diotrephes?

  2. Who could you encourage as a fellow worker for the truth?

Memory Verse

“We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.”

3 John 1:8 (WEB)

Copy It

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What is a good testimony?
  • What good thing can you do for someone this week?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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