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Today's Bible Translation
Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 1 GWT
Podcast Introduction
It’s Epistles Sunday. We’ll read 3 John, and we’ll have a time of prayer. I’m calling this episode “Ministry By Proxy.“
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Summary
3 John is addressed to a man named Gaius. There seem to be several men with this name in the Bible, one of whom was baptized by Paul. We don’t really know anything more specific about this Gaius, except that John considered him a dear friend.
John commends Gaius for the good reports he hears about him, and for the fact that he supports those who travel about, preaching the Gospel. It is a good thing to support missionaries and others who are on the front lines, sharing the Gospel. Even though we may not personally go out to preach the Good News, our support for them makes us an important, vital and integral part of the team.
Then John has a warning against a man named Diotrephes, and good words about one named Demetrius. John says, “Never imitate evil, but imitate good. The person who does good is from God. The person who does evil has never seen God.”
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Steve Webb 0:00We need to be aware of those around us. and we need to watch to see what their fruit is.
Steve Webb 0:06This is the Lifespring!, One Year Bible coming to you from Riverside, California. and podcasting since 2004. I'm your OG Godcaster. Steve Webb, it's epistle Sunday, and we'll read third, John will also have a time of prayer. and I have an update on my shoulder pain. The website is Lifespringmedia.com. and I'll have contact information at the end of the show. Before we read, let's pray. Our gracious heavenly Father, we thank You for Your Word. We thank you for our time together. and we pray, Lord, that You would bless this time teach us today as we read, I pray in Jesus name. Amen. All right, are you ready? Let's begin.
Steve Webb 0:45Third John. From the church leader, my dear friend gas, whom I love, because we share the truth, my dear friend, I know that you're spiritually Well, I pray that you're doing well in every other way, and that you're healthy. I was very happy when some believers came and told us that you were living according to the truth. Nothing makes me happier than to hear that my children are living according to the truth. Dear friend, you're showing your faith in whatever you do for other believers, especially when they're your guests. These believers have told the congregation about your love,
