Servanthood or Selfishness - 3 John

Outline of Service 12^th May 2019

Servanthood or Selfishness – 3 John 11

He that doeth good is of God

Hymn117:  Faith of Those Who Have Gone Before  

The Lord’s Prayer from Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 44:1-8 – God is our Deliverer

Bible Readings: -                                             

·     Sarah and the Angel:  Genesis 18:1-15

·     Gaius and Diotrephes:  3 John 1-14

·     Faithful Supporters: Luke 23:50-24:11

Hymn 14:  Power to Stand for God and Good

·     In 3 John, John compares the different lifestyles of Servanthood (Gaius) and Selfishness (Diotrephes) recommending us to follow the example of Gaius

·     Through this Epistle John demonstrates the importance of friends and friendships in our Christian life 

·     Sarah one of the Matriarchs of the Bible shared fellowship with an Angel, whilst still questioning the Power of God

·     On Mothers Day let us remember the role that women (and mothers) played in supporting Jesus during His lifetime and through His trial and crucifixion

·     In this period between Easter and Whitsuntide let us seek to show true servanthood to the Master as we seek for the Promised Power to deliver us from selfishness!

Hymn 90:  Faithful Servants

Doxology