By Michael C. Mack 1. What is the most important letter you’ve ever received? Who was it from? What was it about? What impact did it have on you? Read 2 John. 2. The word truth is used four times in the first three verses. Why was truth so important for the church of that […]
By Laura Adkins The apostle Paul told the Romans, “Do not conform to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will” (Romans 12:2). Paul’s advice can help us know God’s will […]
By Sam E. Stone Deceivers are all around us. While the last two letters from the apostle John are characterized by his emphasis on the importance of love (as in 1 John), he was equally strong in his warnings about false teaching—2 and 3 John are the shortest documents in the New Testament, but they […]
By Laura Adkins Jesus told us that we will have trouble in this world, but he closely followed that statement with these words: “But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). By believing that Jesus has overcome the world, we are not free from troubles during the life we live here on Earth; […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. What is the biggest obstacle in life you’ve had to overcome? How did you do it? Read 1 John 4:13–5:5. 2. In the original language, the word live (or abide or dwell in other Bible versions) appears six times in 4:12-16. What does it look like for you to live […]
