James Overview: The book of James is filled with short wisdom speeches that are full of metaphors and easily memorized one-liners. While James doesn't teach new theology, this book does challenge believers on how they should live. When believers listen to and obey God's word, they show Jesse Lund • Overview Videos
1 Peter Overview: This letter was written as an encouragement to Gentile Christians facing persecution. Peter assures these faithful believers that they are chosen by God and that their persecution is actually a gift, offering them a chance to show others the surprising generosity and love of Jesus. Jesse Lund • Overview Videos
2 Peter Overview: In this letter, Peter issues two warnings against corrupt teachers, who are objecting to the reality of Jesus' resurrection and leading the community astray. In the coming Day of the Lord, God will expose evil and injustice to make way for a new Heaven and Earth. Jesse Lund • Overview Videos
1-3 John Overview: The books of 1, 2, and 3 John address a changing tide in the early Church—deceivers and teachers who no longer acknowledge Jesus as the Messiah or the Son of God. John says that all legitimate teachers will share the truth about Jesus and the cross, love others Jesse Lund • Overview Videos
Jude Overview: The book of Jude references the Hebrew Bible and Jewish literature to illustrate God's judgment on rebellion. Jude challenges the church to contend for the faith and stay faithful to God. The lives of Jesus' followers must reflect their faith because God's grace demands Jesse Lund • Overview Videos
Revelation 1-11 Overview: The book of Revelation is not a secret code for deciphering the timeline of Jesus' return. It's a work of apocalyptic literature that shows how every human kingdom eventually becomes Babylon and must be resisted. Revelation prophecies that Jesus, who died for the sins of the Jesse Lund • Overview Videos
