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Discussion Questions:

1. How does John refer to himself in this letter?

2. Who is the chosen lady that John is referring to, and who are her children?

3. Describe "truth."

4. What did Pilate ask Jesus before he died? What was Jesus' answer?

5. What does John say about "truth?"

6. What does John mean by saying that he loves in the "truth"?

7. Describe each of the three following terms John uses in his salutation:

Grace-

Mercy-

Peace-

8. What two important terms does he also repeat in this salutation?

9. Why do you think the phrase "walking in the truth" is significant?

10. How does John define love for us again?

11. How does verse 7 relate to John's purpose in writing?

12. Read verse 10 three times. What does that mean for you?

13. What must all who claim and desire to teach and preach do?