The birth of John the Baptist was supernatural and fulfilled prophecies of old and an angel message to his father. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2023/12/03/blessings-from-obeying-the-lord-2/ A video of the story can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/P6Trv84zY_A

Seven hundred years before Jesus was born, Isaiah prophesied that the people who walked in darkness would see a great light. Jesus came as the light of the world. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=11439 A video of the story may be viewed here: https://youtu.be/RIm13yi4X7Y

The beloved disciple, John, wrote a letter about love to encourage believers to continue to follow Jesus. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2023/11/19/who-was-john/ A video of the text can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/WJksaUBIwbg

Peter wrote his second letter just a few months before his death. He wanted his readers (which includes us) to remember Jesus' promises no matter what happens in the world. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2023/11/12/the-promises-through-jesus/ You can view a video of the text here: https://youtu.be/1blu6ENZc5A

Peter wrote this letter to encourage the persecuted believers. They and we need to keep our focus on the hope of Jesus as we endure trials. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2023/11/05/peters-first-letter/ A video of the text can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/OvIJ4kM7Dks

The letter of James encourages us to live out our lives by putting our faith into action. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2023/10/29/who-was-james/ A video of the text can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/Gi5laR3oy1Q

God had instituted a covenant with His people through Moses. Now, the covenant of Jesus builds on that and improves it for us. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=11158 A video of the story can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/4L1BYU2H51s

The writer of Hebrews uses multiple quotes from the Old Testament to show how Jesus is greater than angels. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2023/10/15/who-were-the-hebrews/ A video of the text can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/Wf2y_5Z38t4

Paul sent a letter to his co-worker Titus, advising him on how to lead. Who was Titus and how can Paul's advice still help us today? Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2023/10/08/who-was-titus/ A movie of the story can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/AtW11WCE42Y

This is Paul's final letter, written a few months before he was beheaded. In it, he passed the torch of leadership to Timothy. His words still apply to us today. Seven coordinatingly blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2023/10/01/passing-the-torch-of-leadership/ A video of the story can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/ejFZv1KpUrM

Paul assigned Timothy to pastor in Ephesus to help correct some problems that the church was experiencing. Paul wrote what we now know as 1 Timothy to instruct and encourage Timothy in that assignment. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=10933 You can view a video of this story here:https://youtu.be/kigZcBUfz7I

Shortly after writing the letter of 1 Thessalonians, Paul wrote another letter we know as 2 Thessalonians. The problems and persecution had worsened in Thessalonica since the first letter, and Paul wrote another letter to encourage the people. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=10896 A video of the story can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/4egPjII6nqk

The church of Thessalonica was under persecution and Paul wrote a letter to encourage them. He gave them and us ways to live with commitment . Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2023/09/10/who-were-the-thessalonians/ A video of the text can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/B-vvst3V-fU

Paul wrote a letter to the Colossian church to encourage them to focus on Jesus and gave them (and us) practical ways to live. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=10781 A video of the story can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/aCCg3T9db9o

Paul pens a poem to explain the attitude of Christ. Then he explains how we should live with that same attitude. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2023/08/27/who-were-the-philippians/ A video of this story can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/0BxdtnjL12w

In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul retells the Gospel story and shows how we should live in its ways. There will be a battle, but God has given us tools to live strong. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2023/08/20/who-are-the-ephesians/ A video of the story can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/mMCjwGE5HV4

The churches in Galatia have been confused by teachers who stress living by the law. Paul wrote to these churches to live by the Spirit in order to follow Jesus. This gives us insight into how to live to follow Jesus. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2023/08/13/who-were-the-galatians/ A video of the story can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/T-SU7i6yX0g

Paul explains that Jesus has reconciled us and as a result, we, in turn, have a ministry of reconciliation. We are to act as ambassadors for Jesus. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2023/08/06/correction-and-conflict/ A video of this story can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/Fr94-c_xoQ8

Paul had just explained that each believer has gifts to be used in the body of the church. Then he explains the best way to use these gifts - in love. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2023/07/30/the-love-chapter/ A video of the text can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/yX67rxcJ5ok

Paul teaches about the spiritual gifts and how the church is to use them. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2023/07/23/have-spiritual-gifts-ceased/ A video of the story can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/eUgocZDLcw8