The Apostle John begins his letter much like he began the other books he was inspired to write in the New Testament. He brings the focus immediately on Who Jesus is and how that fact impacts our lives eternally.

1. Your salvation depends entirely on what you do with the historical fact of Jesus’ Resurrection.

2. God doesn’t expect perfection, but He does enable progression.

3. Anyone can justify their sin. Christians confess it.

Zephaniah ministered during the reign of King Josiah and was from the family of David. In spite of how little known he is among the prophets of God, he was a singular figure in Israel’s last revival.

1. There is no such thing as an insignificant member of the Kingdom of God.

2. There’s no limit to what can be accomplished as long as no one cares who gets the credit.

3. God’s work in your life is far more important than how many people appreciate it.

The book of Judges ends on an incredibly dark note. In order to justify themselves, Israel refused to admit they made a mistake regarding how they handled the tribe of Benjamin and made an already ugly situation even worse.

1. You can't help a lost person who doesn't want to be found.

2. Every bad decision began with thinking what felt right to them.

3. Our response to sin can be to cover up or confess."