JOSHUA “The Book of Conquest”
The Chosen Key Word in this Book is "Strong" it comes from the Hebrew Word "chazak" which means "to be firm, to hold fast, to grow strong." One book, twenty-four chapters, and a promise about to come true after four hundred years of waiting. Joshua means "the LORD...
JAMES “The Book of Living Faith”
The Chosen Key Word in this Book is "Works" it comes from the Greek Word "ergon" which means "works, deeds." One book, five chapters, and some of the most direct, practical wisdom found anywhere in the New Testament. James reads more like Proverbs than a typical...
HEBREWS “The Book of Something Better”
The Chosen Key Word in this Book is "Perfect" it comes from the Greek Word "teleioo" which means "to complete, to bring to its intended goal." One book, thirteen chapters, and a powerful, sustained argument for why Jesus is better, better than angels, better than...
PHILEMON “The Book of the Transformed Relationship”
The Chosen Key Word in this Book is "Brother" it comes from the Greek Word "adelphos" which means "brother." One book, just one chapter, and Paul’s shortest, most personal letter in the entire New Testament. Philemon is a tactful, heartfelt appeal on behalf of a...
TITUS “The Book of Grace That Trains Us”
The Chosen Key Word in this Book is "Salvation" it comes from the Greek Word "soteria" which means "rescue; a present, transforming reality." One book, three chapters, and Paul’s practical instructions to Titus, left behind to organize young, struggling churches on...
2 TIMOTHY “The Book of the Finished Race”
The Chosen Key Word in this Book is "Fight / contest" it comes from the Greek Word "agon" which means "contest, struggle." One book, four chapters, and Paul’s final letter, written from a Roman prison as he faces execution. Second Timothy reads like a farewell, a...
2 THESSALONIANS “The Book of Steady Waiting”
The Chosen Key Word in this Book is "Falling away" it comes from the Greek Word "apostasia" which means "departure, rebellion." One book, three chapters, and a quick follow-up letter correcting confusion that had crept into the Thessalonian church. Some believers had...
1 TIMOTHY “The Book of Sound Doctrine”
The Chosen Key Word in this Book is "Sound (doctrine)" it comes from the Greek Word "hygiaino" which means "to be healthy, sound." One book, six chapters, and Paul’s personal instructions to a young pastor facing real challenges leading the church at Ephesus. First...
1 THESSALONIANS “The Book of Steadfast Hope”
The Chosen Key Word in this Book is "Coming" it comes from the Greek Word "parousia" which means "arrival, personal appearing." One book, five chapters, and one of Paul’s earliest and warmest letters, written to a young church he deeply loves. First Thessalonians...
COLOSSIANS “The Book of Christ Sufficient”
The Chosen Key Word in this Book is "Fullness" it comes from the Greek Word "pleroma" which means "fullness, completeness." One book, four chapters, and a letter written to correct a church being pulled toward mystical philosophy, legalistic rules, and even the...