This message walks through the short but powerful letter of 3 John, highlighting its central call to “imitate good, not evil.” The text contrasts the faithfulness and hospitality of Gaius with the pride and self-interest of Diotrephes. From these examples, listeners are challenged to consider what it means to walk in truth and love.

To explore this further, the teaching draws on concepts like the Prisoner’s Dilemma and game theory, showing how self-interest often drives human behavior and fuels division. In contrast, Jesus calls His followers to live in a way that seems upside down—loving first, forgiving freely, standing against evil, and living consistently by the Spirit. While this path may not appear logical or safe, it reflects the example of Christ and offers a glimpse of the eternal hope where betrayal and fear no longer exist.

Life as a believer isn’t just about what we know—it’s about what we live. This message from 2 John explores how truth is more than an idea; it’s a way of walking through the world. It’s about letting God’s Word shape the way we treat people, the way we love, and the way we guard our hearts against false teaching. You’ll be encouraged to see truth and love not as abstract concepts, but as daily choices that reflect who Jesus is to those around you. By the end, you’ll have a fresh challenge: make a plan to learn God’s truth deeply, live it out boldly, and let His love shine in all you do.

This message explores the short but powerful book of Philemon, examining how the gospel calls for reconciliation between individuals across deep divides. Through the stories of Philemon, a slave owner, and Onesimus, his runaway slave, the sermon challenges us to consider what real forgiveness, equality, and transformation look like in the body of Christ. Using Paul's letter as a model, it counts the cost, courage, and love required to pursue true unity and brotherhood—both then and now.