Jude may be short, but it packs a punch. Written by the brother of James (and likely the half-brother of Jesus), Jude warns believers about false teachers who creep into the church, twisting grace into an excuse for sin.

He urges Christians to “contend for the faith once delivered unto the saints.” The letter is filled with vivid images: wandering stars, clouds without rain, raging waves. These describe people who look impressive but lack true substance.

Yet Jude doesn’t leave us in despair. He reminds us that God is able to keep us from falling and to present us faultless before His glory with exceeding joy.

For us today, Jude is a rallying cry to hold tightly to the truth of the gospel, to guard against deception, and to build ourselves up in faith, love, and prayer.

Third John is another short letter, this time written to Gaius, a faithful believer. John praises him for showing hospitality to traveling teachers of the gospel.

But he also warns against Diotrephes, a prideful leader who rejected John’s authority and refused to welcome others.

For us today, Third John reminds us of the importance of supporting gospel work and treating fellow believers with love and humility. It’s a call to use our resources, homes, and lives for the sake of Christ’s mission.

Second John is the shortest book in the New Testament, but it carries a strong message. John writes to “the elect lady and her children,” urging them to walk in truth and love.

He also warns against deceivers who deny Christ and reminds believers not to welcome false teachers into their fellowship.

For us today, Second John is a reminder that truth and love must go together. Love without truth is weak; truth without love is harsh. Together, they reflect Christ.

First John reads like a sermon more than a letter. John’s themes are simple yet profound: truth, love, and assurance.

He emphasizes that true fellowship with God means walking in the light, obeying His commands, and loving one another. He also offers assurance: “These things have I written unto you… that ye may know that ye have eternal life.”

The heartbeat of the letter is love. John says that God is love, and those who know Him must reflect that love.

For us today, First John reminds us that Christianity is not complicated—it’s about faith in Christ, obedience to His Word, and love that shows we belong to Him.

Second Peter is a farewell letter. Peter knows his time is short, and he writes with urgency.

He warns against false teachers who twist the truth for selfish gain. He reminds believers of God’s promises and the certainty of Christ’s return. Some scoff, saying it will never happen—but Peter says the Lord is not slow, but patient, not wanting anyone to perish.

For us today, Second Peter is a wake-up call. It reminds us to stay grounded in truth, to grow in grace, and to live in expectation of Christ’s return.

First Peter was written to believers scattered and suffering under persecution. Peter encourages them with a living hope: because of Christ’s resurrection, their future is secure.

He reminds them that trials refine faith, just as fire refines gold. He calls them to holiness, to submit to authority, and to follow Christ’s example in suffering.

The message is clear: suffering is not the end of the story. Glory is coming.

For us today, First Peter reminds us that even in trials, we can stand firm in hope. It calls us to live differently, to endure, and to fix our eyes on Christ.

James doesn’t waste words. His letter is short, direct, and practical. If Paul emphasizes that we’re saved by faith, James emphasizes what real faith looks like when it’s lived out.

He calls believers to be doers of the Word, not hearers only. He addresses anger, favoritism, the tongue, and wealth. And he gives one of the most quoted lines in the Bible: “Faith without works is dead.”

James doesn’t mean we earn salvation by works, but he insists that genuine faith will produce visible change.

For us today, James is a call to authentic Christianity. It reminds us that real faith isn’t just head knowledge—it’s action, compassion, and endurance through trials.

Hebrews is one of the most theologically rich books in the New Testament. The author (whose identity is still debated) writes to Jewish Christians who were tempted to drift back into old traditions.

The central message: Christ is better. Better than the angels, better than Moses, better than the priests, better than the old sacrifices. Jesus is the once-for-all sacrifice, the perfect high priest, and the mediator of a new covenant.

The book also contains powerful encouragements to persevere: run the race with endurance, fix your eyes on Jesus, don’t grow weary or fainthearted.

For us today, Hebrews reminds us that faith is a journey. It calls us to press on, to hold firm, and to trust in Christ, who is the anchor of our souls.