Mission Briefing
The Best News a Mentor Can Hear
What’s the greatest thing you could do to make someone who loves you truly happy? The apostle John says it’s this: walk in truth. Nothing made him happier than hearing that the people he had poured his life into were living honestly and faithfully! This mission explores 3 John 1:4.
What Does 3 John 1:4 Mean?
John is writing to a man named Gaius, someone he had mentored and deeply loved. When John heard that Gaius was “walking in the truth” – living according to God’s Word in his everyday life – John says it gave him greater joy than anything else. This shows us that the people who truly love us care most about our character, not our achievements or status. Are you walking in truth?
Hero Challenge
Think of someone who has invested in your life – a parent, grandparent, teacher, or mentor. Write them a note, send them a message, or tell them face to face one specific way you’re trying to live out what they’ve taught you. Give them some of that same joy John felt!
Did You Know?
3 John is one of the shortest books in the entire Bible – just one chapter and 15 verses. But it’s packed with warmth! John wrote it as a personal letter, like a text message from a dear old friend. It shows that even the smallest acts of faithfulness and truth-living are noticed, celebrated, and deeply meaningful to those who love us.
Ages 4-6: Little Hero Question
Does it make the people who love us happy when we do what’s right? (Yes – very happy!)
Ages 7-9: Growing Hero Question
Who are some people in your life who would be really happy to see you walking in truth?
Ages 10-13: Champion Question
What does “walking in truth” look like practically in your daily life – at school, at home, with friends?
♥ Mission Prayer
Father, I want to walk in truth in a way that brings joy to the people who love me — and most of all, to You. Help me to live faithfully every single day. Amen.
