The three studies in this series are built around a foundational passage – the entire letter of 3 John (the shortest book in the Bible, by word count!). As we consider the concepts of our theme, we will discover impactful examples of healthy and whole holiness in the lives of the people in this text and in the ways they relate to one another. We will also discover, in one individual, some downsides of not living healthy, whole, and holy lives.

In a culture that relied heavily on oral traditions, dramatization helped attention spans and memories! (Think of how The Chosen series has helped today’s audience.) 

Therefore, at the beginning of each study, have someone read all 14 verses in a translation or paraphrase that might not be everyone’s “go to”. For each gathering, you might enjoy doing these readings in the style of the early church – dramatic reading with some actual dramatization!