1 Thessalonians Chapter 2 read from the following translations:

Lies and slander have been circulating about the missionary's previous visit. These lies are debunked one-by-one. The church is reminded that the missionaries love them and were motivated by their love and obedience to God. In fact, having just taken a beating in Phillipi, they had to depend on God for the courage to again present the gospel message in the midst of enemies. 

1 Thessalonians Chapter 1 read from the following translations:

Apostle Paul commends the Christ-followers in Thessalonica. They had been idol worshippers but when they heard the Good News of Jesus Christ, their conversion was so remarkable that news of it spread through Greece. Paul thanks God for them and reminds them that God loves them, that God chose them. He blesses them with grace and peace.

Jude read from the following translations:

Jude wanted to write about our shared salvation but felt an urgent need to address an erroneous message being taught by false teachers -- that God's grace was being used as a license for sin. This should not be! God's marvelous grace is such a precious gift. He calls us to fight strenuously, to contend earnestly for the faith!

2 Peter Chapter 3 read from the following translations:

Apostle Peter's final words to us are to stimulate our wholesome thinking and refresh our memory to: 1) live a holy life, 2) beware of scoffers and unprincipled men who distort doctrine, 3) get ready for Jesus' return--He is coming back again, 4) give God all the glory, now and forever! 

2 Peter Chapter 2 read from the following translations:

Be warned, there will be false teachers among you! Keep reading the Bible and walking closely with God so you will have wisdom to discern truth from lies. 

2 Peter Chapter 1 read from the following translations:

God has given us everything we need for life and godliness. We are fully equipped! Apostle Peter encourages us to add to our faith the following seven attributes: goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. The more we grow, the more productive and useful we will be in our knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. Let's grow up in Him! 

1 Peter Chapter 5 read from the following translations:

Instructions for church leaders and those who follow them. To all, may we embrace humility and enjoy God's favor.

1 Peter Chapter 4 read from the following translations:

Apostle Peter says the end is near and gives us some instruction on how to prepare.

1 Peter Chapter 3 read from the following translations:

Apostle Peter addresses God's order in our homes, how women should treat their husbands and how men should treat their wives, a woman's true beauty, getting rid of fears and anxiety, and many other topics that are life-changing and vital to our spiritual health and well-being. 

1 Peter Chapter 2 read from the following translations:

Apostle Peter tells us to get rid of sin in our lives and choose to walk in obedience to Jesus Christ. He challenges us to GROW UP, and encourages us to cry out for spiritual growth in our lives like a baby cries for milk. We need to hunger and thirst for, long for, desire to grow up and mature so we can walk in all that God has for us. We need to humble ourselves like little babies and cry out to God, trusting Him to do His work in us and through us.