Introduction to 1 John 1 John is one of three letters written by John, son of Zebedee, one of the original 12 disciples. He was a fisherman, like Peter and several of the others. He was also one of the 3 disciples that were closest to Jesus. Both he and his brother James became followers […]
Reading Other People’s Mail: 1 John – Day 1
Introduction to 1 John 1 John is one of three letters written by John, son of Zebedee, one of the original 12 disciples. He was a fisherman, like Peter and several of the others. He was also one of the 3 disciples that were closest to Jesus. Both he and his brother James became followers […]
Great Truths from 1 John
The books between Hebrews and Revelation are letters from the earliest disciples of Jesus to the people they were encouraging and teaching. We get to read these letters and hear the thoughts of these first followers of Jesus: eyewitnesses to the life, death and resurrection. Today we are focusing on the letter of 1 John.
Reading Other People’s Mail: 2 Peter – Day 5
Take a moment to read 2 Peter 3:10-18 The Last Words of the Last Words Peter doesn’t have a lot of time left. Last words are important. When time is short, we make our words count, and Peter is making his count. His words are words of warning. But they are also words of instruction. […]
Reading Other People’s Mail: 2 Peter – Day 4
Day 4 – 1 Peter 3:1-9 Peter tells us his purpose for righting in the third chapter of this letter. It is to “stimulate you to wholesome thinking” (v. 1). Peter wants his readers to understand what is good, and wholesome, and of the Lord. He leans heavily on the Scriptures given to us by […]
Reading Other People’s Mail: 2 Peter – Day 3
Day 3 – 1 Peter 2 Take a moment to read 1 Peter 2 Be On Guard Because There are Many False Teachers Again, we want to believe the best about people. At the same time though we have to have discernment. Peter says that there are false teachers even in the church. He even […]