{"id":10484,"date":"2022-05-16T08:16:24","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T12:16:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ovcf.org\/ovcf_wp\/?p=10484"},"modified":"2022-05-16T08:16:24","modified_gmt":"2022-05-16T12:16:24","slug":"pictureoftransparenttruth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovcf.org\/ovcf_wp\/2022\/05\/pictureoftransparenttruth\/","title":{"rendered":"Picture of Transparent Truth"},"content":{"rendered":"

2022 THEME: For Such a Time. . .
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Series: Snapshots
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TITLE: Picture of Transparent Truth
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Scripture: 3 John<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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\u201cThe eagle-eyed world acts as a policeman for the church\u2026It becomes a watchdog over the sheep, barking furiously as soon as one goes astray\u2026Be careful, be careful of your private lives\u2026and I believe public lives will be sure to be right. Remember that it is upon our public life that the verdict of the world will very much depend.\u201d\u00a0 Spurgeon<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0 I.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A REPUTATION OF ENCOURAGEMENT \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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What does he say about Gaius?<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 He is praying for his (health<\/strong><\/span>)<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 He was thrilled about the report.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0 II.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A REPUTATION OF HARM \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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What does he say about Diotrephes?<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 His (personal ambition<\/strong><\/span>) is evident.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 His actions were (distorted<\/strong><\/span>).<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0 III.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A REPUTATION OF GOOD TESTIMONY\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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What does he say about Demetrius?<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Everyone who knew him (vouched for him<\/strong><\/span>).<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 His life (lined up<\/strong><\/span>) with the truth.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 He received John\u2019s personal (stamp of approval<\/strong><\/span>).<\/p>\n

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Series: Snapshots<\/p>\n

Next Week: Look Out for Spies! Jude 1-16<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

2022 THEME: For Such a Time. . . Series: Snapshots TITLE: Picture of Transparent Truth Scripture: 3 John   \u201cThe eagle-eyed world acts as a policeman for the church\u2026It becomes a watchdog over the sheep, barking furiously as soon as one goes astray\u2026Be careful, be careful of your private lives\u2026and I believe public lives will … <\/p>\n

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