2 Corinthians Theme: In a kinder, gentler connection with Corinth, Paul still asserts his authority in the face of certain detractors. The of described in 5:11–21. Don’t miss: “ministry reconciliation” Galatians Theme: In Christ, we have freedom from the and from the flesh. The of the in 5:22–23. Don’t miss: “fruit Spirit” listed Ephesians Theme: eternal plan, and how it involves the Church. God’s The beautiful prayers at the ends of chapters 1 and 3. Don’t miss: Philippians Theme: Joy in the Lord even in difficult situations. … The in 1:6 that God is still working in us. Don’t miss: apostle’s confidence Colossians Theme: Keeping the faith together. … Music and the Word in 3:16. Don’t miss: 1 Thessalonians Theme: Personal greetings from Paul and exhortations for the church. The percussion of holy living in 5:16–22. Don’t miss: 2 Thessalonians Theme: The to work diligently and avoid deception. Christian’s responsibility The glimpse into own ministry in 3:7–8. Don’t miss: Paul’s 1 Timothy Theme: Paul advises the young leader Timothy on matters of worship, organization, and right teaching. Warnings against the love of money in chapter 6. Don’t miss: 2 Timothy Theme: Often considered final epistle, this letter contains both personal and ministerial Paul’s advice. miss: What it says about Scripture in 3:16–17. Don’t Titus Theme: Guidance for church leadership. What appears to be an early Christian hymn quoted in 3:4–7. Don’t miss: Philemon Theme: Paul urges his friend Philemon to welcome back a runaway slave. In verse 24, the mention of two Gospel-writers among companions. Don’t miss: Paul’s Hebrews Theme: How Christ has fulfilled the Jewish traditions. The heroes and heroines of faith in chapter 11. Don’t miss:
2 Corinthians Theme: In a kinder, gentler connection with Corinth, Paul still asserts his authority in the face of certain detractors. Don’t miss: The “ministry of reconciliation” described in 5:11–21. Galatians Theme: In Christ, we have freedom from the and from the flesh. Don’t miss: The “fruit of the Spirit” listed in 5:22–23. Ephesians Theme: God’s eternal plan, and how it involves the Church. Don’t miss: The beautiful prayers at the ends of chapters 1 and 3. Philippians Theme: Joy in the Lord … even in difficult situations. Don’t miss: The apostle’s confidence in 1:6 that God is still working in us. Colossians Theme: Keeping the faith … together. Don’t miss: Music and the Word in 3:16. 1 Thessalonians Theme: Personal greetings from Paul and exhortations for the church. Don’t miss: The percussion of holy living in 5:16–22. 2 Thessalonians Theme: The Christian’s responsibility to work diligently and avoid deception. Don’t miss: The glimpse into Paul’s own ministry in 3:7–8. 1 Timothy Theme: Paul advises the young leader Timothy on matters of worship, organization, and right teaching. Don’t miss: Warnings against the love of money in chapter 6. 2 Timothy Theme: Often considered Paul’s final epistle, this letter contains both personal and ministerial advice. Don’t miss: What it says about Scripture in 3:16–17. Titus Theme: Guidance for church leadership. Don’t miss: What appears to be an early Christian hymn quoted in 3:4–7. Philemon Theme: Paul urges his friend Philemon to welcome back a runaway slave. Don’t miss: In verse 24, the mention of two Gospel-writers among Paul’s companions. Hebrews Theme: How Christ has fulfilled the Jewish traditions. Don’t miss: The heroes and heroines of faith in chapter 11.