This week we finish reading the books of II
John; III John; Jude and read almost all of Revelation!
Here is a bit of background information to help in your reading:
II John and III John - The second letter is a
private one written to "an elect lady" and much speculation exists as
to this person's identity. The final letter is another private one addressed
to Gaius to commend a party of Christians who had gone on a mission to preach
the Gospel, to encourage him and to warn him of a group of other believers who
are not cooperating.
Jude - This book is often attributed to one of
Jesus' brothers. This 25 verse letter was composed as an encyclical letter -
not directed at any one church but rather intended to be circulated and read in
all churches. Addressed to Christians in general it warns about the doctrine of
certain errant teachers. Many examples of evildoers and warnings about their
fates are given in some of the most strongly worded language in the New
Testament. The letter concludes with a doxology (short hymn of praise) that is one of
the highest in quality in the Bible.
Revelation - Also attributed to John the
disciple and probably written during John's exile at Patmos, this book is the
piece of apocalyptic literature in the New Testament, a genre that relies
heavily on visions and symbolism (like Daniel in the Old Testament).
Here is the schedule:
22, Sunday: I John 3 - II John
23, Monday: III John; Jude; Revelation 1
24, Tuesday: Revelation 3-6
25, Wednesday: No Reading; Merry Christmas!
26, Thursday: Revelation 7-10
27, Friday: Revelation11-14
28, Saturday: Revelation 15-18
May God add his richest blessings, to the reading, the
hearing and most importantly the living out of his holy word. Amen.
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