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52 - December 26

(Reading Dec 19-Dec 25)

52. The General Letters
2 Timothy, James, Jude, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, Hebrews

Key Points:
Apparently, Paul is re-arrested and sentenced to death under Nero. Before his execution, he writes a final letter to Timothy.

Eight epistles were written by men other than Paul and were addressed to more general audiences. The letters from James, Jude, Peter, and John and the letter to the Hebrews give us insight into the life of the early church, as well as teach us how to live as a holy people in a hostile world.

Key Verse:
And without faith it is impossible to please God because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards whose who earnestly seek Him (Hebrews 11:6 , DB page 1651).

Outline:
James
James integrates faith and everyday experience by stressing that true faith “works.”
Jude
Jude condemns false teachers and counsels his readers to stand firm and to grow in their faith.
First Peter
In the midst of persecution, Peter reminds his readers to be holy and have hope.
Second Peter
Peter warns against false teachers and emphasizes that the Lord’s judgment is coming.
Hebrews
The writer shows the superiority of Christ to the Jewish religion. He exhorts his readers to press on to maturity, which will bring a strong faith.


Thought Questions:

1.    Some have claimed that James’ teaching on faith (“Faith without deeds is useless”) contradicts what Paul said (“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith…not by works”). How do you respond?

2.    How might Jude’s warning against false teachers be summarized in one sentence?

3.    In what ways can we draw comfort from what 1 Peter says about suffering?

4.    2 Peter warns about false teachers. What can we do to guard against them?

5.    According to Hebrews, how are the Old Testament and New Testament connected?

6.    Does Hebrews 11 inspire you or intimidate you? Why?