DAB December 07 - 2025

The Book of 2 John is a short letter addressed to 'the chosen lady and her children,' which may refer to a local church or a prominent Christian woman and her family. The letter urges readers to walk in obedience to God's commandments, particularly the command to love one another. It also warns against deceivers who deny that Jesus came in the flesh, labeling them as 'the deceiver and the antichrist. ' The author, traditionally believed to be Apostle John, emphasizes the importance of sound theology and warns against participating in the evil work of false teachers.

The Book of 3 John is a short epistle written by John the Apostle to Gaius, a Christian leader known for his hospitality to itinerant missionaries. The letter commends Gaius for his support of these missionaries and contrasts his behavior with that of Diotrephes, a church leader who refused to recognize John's authority and mistreated the missionaries. John also praises Demetrius for his good testimony. The letter emphasizes the importance of walking in the truth of the Gospel and practicing Christian hospitality.

The Book of Philemon is one of the shortest letters written by Paul and is part of the New Testament. It was written during Paul's first Roman imprisonment, around AD 60-62. The letter addresses Philemon, a wealthy Christian in Colossae, regarding his runaway slave, Onesimus. Onesimus had fled to Rome, where he encountered Paul and became a Christian. Paul writes to Philemon to appeal for Onesimus's return, asking him to treat Onesimus not just as a slave but as a brother in Christ. The letter emphasizes the themes of forgiveness, reconciliation, and the equal status of believers in Christ, regardless of their social positions. Paul offers to take on any debt or wrongdoing attributed to Onesimus, demonstrating the principles of Christian love and grace.

In this book, George Angus Fulton Knight provides a theological commentary on the Book of Hosea, emphasizing the central theme of God's enduring love despite the prophet's messages of judgment and restoration. Knight's work offers insights into the biblical text, exploring its theological implications and relevance.

This book approaches the Epistle to the Ephesians in a unique manner, deviating from the traditional verse-by-verse analysis. It acknowledges the debt of biblical studies to historical method while offering a fresh and comprehensive examination of the text. The study provides a radical and insightful look at the Epistle, making it a valuable resource for scholars and readers interested in New Testament studies.

In this gripping thriller, Jude, a 15-year-old boy, faces a tumultuous life after his abusive and drug-dealing father is murdered. He is reunited with his mother, Anna Grady, a district attorney and mayoral candidate, who he believed was dead. As Jude navigates his new life in an elite private school, he becomes embroiled in a scheme to protect his mother's political future, which leads to his wrongful conviction and imprisonment. The story unfolds with twists and turns, revealing buried secrets and Jude's struggle for justice and recognition from his mother.