The three epistles of John are all short, but powerful little books. John seems to pack so many practical and sublime thoughts into them. There is no doubt that the themes of the gospel of John run through these letters. Love, light and abide abound in these messages. What is John's great desire for the believers? How does he convey this message? How can we experience this great blessing of the fellowship of love?

Peter begins his first epistle addressed to the pilgrims or strangers. These theme runs throughout the epistle. The early Christians were facing persecution on multiple fronts and it was about to get worse. They were suffering and more suffering was coming, but they were to always remember that they were strangers. A stranger's life is different from those around them. How were they to live the life of a stranger? What is the message that things brings us today? Are we still strangers? When will we reach our true home? How are we to live the life a stranger today?

The book of James is full of very practical advice and commands. Is there a unifying theme in this fast-moving book? James is concerned that the believers not just intellectually believe, but that they live their faith as well. James explores the very practical dimensions of faith. How is faith made practical? What is practical faith? How can we have this practical faith in our lives today?

The book of Hebrews is rich in theological depth and practical application. Hebrews continues the story of Jesus ministry after his death and resurrection by taking us to the heavenly sanctuary where He ministers as our great High Priest. What is the journey in the book of Hebrews and what does this journey teach us about our life today? How is the theme of this pilgrim journey seen throughout the book of Hebrews?

The book of Philemon is a short personal letter to Philemon from the Apostle Paul. It presents no major theology nor does it warn about false teachers. Why then is this little book in our Bible? Is there a message in Philemon that is much more than what appears on the surface? What is the message of Philemon? What does it teach us about the attitudes that we are to have today?

The pastoral epistles are most likely the last letters written by the Apostle Paul that we have today. In these letters, he writes to the young workers of Timothy and Titus to carry on the work that he loved so dearly. Repeatedly, he urges them to fight the good fight. How do we fight the good fight of faith today? What is the message for us today from these epistles?

1 & 2 Thessalonians focus on the coming day of the Lord. Nearly every chapter in these epistles point the believers to this great day of Christ's soon return. How are we to live as we look forward to this great day? What are the practical ways that we are to "live for the day" of Jesus' soon coming?

In the book of Colossians, Paul presents the ultimate solution to the problems of this world. The solution is not more philosophy or requirements. The solution is a focus on the preeminence of Christ and what He has done for us. As we recognize that Christ is truly the "all and in all", Paul shows how it will change our lives. How does this message resonate down to our time today?

In the book of Philippians, Paul the church at Philippi to "rejoice always". As Paul is calling them to rejoice, he is, himself, in prison. Paul calls them to rejoice for many reasons, but the most compelling reason is Paul's own example. If Paul can rejoice in prison, cannot they rejoice in their circumstances, too? How can we learn to follow Paul's example of rejoicing always?

The book of Ephesians is one of the most uplifting books in the Bible. What is so special about Ephesians and why is Paul describing the lofty privilege of believers? What does this book tell us about our identity in Christ today?