There is a short introduction available for the book of 2 John. You can read it here.
From the Elder - 2 John 1:1-13
Understand It
- To whom was this letter addressed? (1:1)
- Who wrote this letter? Why? (1:1-2)
- What unique characteristic do Christians have? (1:2)
- What did the elder say would be with him in truth and love? (1:3)
- What gave the elder great joy? (1:4)
- What command did the writer give to his readers? (1:5)
- What is love? (1:6)
- What did many false teachers of John’s day deny? (1:7)
- What did the elder encourage his readers to do? (1:8)
- What is true about someone who does or does not continue in the teaching of Christ? (1:9)
- Who was the reader of this letter not to welcome into his or her house? Why? (1:10-11)
- Why did John not want to write all that he had to say? (1:12)
- Who shared in John’s greeting? (1:13)
Apply It
- What specific steps will you take this week to demonstrate your love for other believers?
- What can you do today to continue in the teaching of Christ?
