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Tonight we’re reading Matthew 2. [audio] and here’s an interesting take on that:

There are only 5 chapters of Revelation to complete.

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Revelation 18-22

Revelation18 Text | Audio Bible

Chapter 18 – The Fall of Babylon
Chapter 19 – Song of Victory in Heaven, The Rider on the White Horse
Chapter 20 – The Thousand Years, Satan’s Defeat, Judgment
Chapter 21 – The New Jerusalem
Chapter 22 – The River of Life, Jesus Is Coming

Read the single chapter book of Jude and 17 chapters of Revelation.

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Jude – Revelation17

Jude Text | Audio Bible

Jude – Persevere

Revelation
Chapter 1 – The Son of Man
Chapter 2 – Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira
Chapter 3 – Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea
Chapter 4 – Worship in Heaven
Chapter 5 – The Lamb
Chapter 6 – The First Six Seals
Chapter 7 – God’s People Preserved
Chapter 8 – The Seventh Seal, The First Four Trumpets
Chapter 9 – The Fifth and Sixth Trumpets
Chapter 10 – The Little Scroll
Chapter 11 – Two Witnesses, The Seventh Trumpet
Chapter 12 – The Woman and the Dragon
Chapter 13 – The Dragon, the Beast, the False Prophet
Chapter 14 – The Lamb, the 144,000, and the Harvest
Chapter 15 – The Song of Moses and the Lamb
Chapter 16 – Seven Angels, Seven Plagues
Chapter 17 – The Beast and the Prostitute

James, Peter, and John are an interesting threesome.

James4 Text |  Audio Bible

James
Chapter 4 – Submit to God
Chapter 5 – Rich Oppressors, Patience, and Prayer

1 Peter
Chapter 1 – Hope and Holiness
Chapter 2 – The Living Stone, a Chosen People , Rulers and Masters
Chapter 3 – Living in Harmony
Chapter 4 – Christian Suffering
Chapter 5 – Elders and Young Men

2 Peter
Chapter 1 – Calling and Election
Chapter 2 – False Teachers and Their Demise
Chapter 3 – The Day of the Lord

1 John
Chapter 1 – Life and Light
Chapter 2 – The World and Antichrists
Chapter 3 – Conduct of God’s Children
Chapter 4 – How to Test Spirits
Chapter 5 – Faith in Jesus, the Son of God

2 John – The “chosen lady and her children”

3 John – Hospitality

Faith stands out today in both books, Hebrews 1 – James 3, but not without corresponding actions.

Hebrews1 Text |  Audio Bible

Hebrews
Chapter 1 – The Son and Angels
Chapter 2 – A Caution
Chapter 3 – Jesus Compared to Moses
Chapter 4 – The Sabbath Rest
Chapter 5 – The Great High Priest
Chapter 6 – Maturity in Christ
Chapter 7 – God’s Promise
Chapter 8 – Melchizedek, Jesus, and a New Covenant
Chapter 9 – The Blood of the Lamb of God
Chapter 10 – Finality of Christ’s Sacrifice
Chapter 11 – The “By Faith” Chapter
Chapter 12 – God’s Discipline
Chapter 13 – Exhortations

James
Chapter 1 – Perseverance and Follow-through
Chapter 2 – Faith and Deeds [Works]
Chapter 3 – Controlling the Tongue

Five! and counting down.

1Thessalonians – Philemon

1Thessalonians1 Text |  Audio Bible

1Thessalonians
Chapter 1 – Gratitude for Faith
Chapter 2 – Paul’s Ministry and Sentiments
Chapter 3 – Timothy’s Report
Chapter 4 – Godly Living
Chapter 5 – Instructions

2Thessalonians
Chapter 1 – Assurances
Chapter 2 – Lawlessness
Chapter 3 – Work

1Timothy
Chapter 1 – False Teachers
Chapter 2 – Worship
Chapter 3 – Standards for Overseers, Deacons
Chapter 4 – Right Godliness
Chapter 5 – Widows, Elders and Slaves
Chapter 6 – Godly Teaching and Good Deeds

2Timothy
Chapter 1 – Remain Faithful
Chapter 2 – Approved Workmen
Chapter 3 – Godlessness
Chapter 4 – Final Remarks

Titus
Chapter 1 – Titus’ Task
Chapter 2 – Teaching
Chapter 3 – Doing the Good

Philemon – Gratitude, Prayer and a Dire Request

Only 7 chapters: Galatians 4 – Colossians 4

Galatians4 Text |  Audio Bible

Galatians
Chapter 4 – Hagar and Sarah: 2 Covenants
Chapter 5 – Freedom and Life
Chapter 6 – Sharing One’s Good

Colossians
Chapter 1 – Prayer of Gratitude
Chapter 2 – Paul’s Ministry
Chapter 3 – Holy Living
Chapter 4 – Prayer and Speech

1 Corinthians 15 – Galatians 3

1Corinthians15 Text |  Audio Bible

1 Corinthians
Chapter 15 – The Resurrection of Christ, of the Dead, of the Body
Chapter 16 – Giving to the Support of Less Fortunate Believers

2 Corinthians
Chapter 1 – Trusting God
Chapter 2 – Ministers
Chapter 3 – The New Covenant
Chapter 4 – Treasure in Jars of Clay
Chapter 5 – Heaven and Relating to God
Chapter 6 – Unequal Relationships
Chapter 7 – Conduct and Repentence
Chapter 8 – Jesus Was Rich
Chapter 9 – Generous Giving Encouraged
Chapter 10 – Paul’s Ministry
Chapter 11 – False Apostles
Chapter 12 – Paul’s Thorn
Chapter 13 – Warnings and Greetings

Galatians
Chapter 1 – Paul Set Apart by God
Chapter 2 – Paul Challenges Peter
Chapter 3 – Faith or the Law

Romans 15 – 1 Corinthians 14 moves along rather quickly.

Romans15 Text | Audio Bible

Romans
Chapter 15 – More Consideration
Chapter 16 – Women in the Church

1 Corinthians
Chapter 1 – Christ
Chapter 2 – Wisdom
Chapter 3 – The Church
Chapter 4 – Apostles
Chapter 5 – Immorality
Chapter 6 – Lawsuits
Chapter 7 – Marriage
Chapter 8 – Sacrificed Food and Idols
Chapter 9 – Rights and Compensation of an Apostle
Chapter 10 – Warnings
Chapter 11 – Protocol for Prophets
Chapter 12 – Gifts of the Spirit
Chapter 13 – The Love Chapter
Chapter 14 – Prophecy, Tongues, and Order

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

and then

What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Not at all! For he says to Moses,
“I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” It does not, therefore, depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.

Pay attention to the context as you progress through Romans 1-14

Romans1 Text | Audio Bible

Chapter 1 – Idolatry
Chapter 2 – The Law
Chapter 3 – Righteousness and Faith
Chapter 4 – Abraham’s Faith
Chapter 5 – Adam and Christ
Chapter 6 – Sin to Death, Redemption to Life
Chapter 7 – The Struggle with Sin
Chapter 8 – Life, Glory, and More than Conquerors
Chapter 9 – God’s Sovereignty
Chapter 10 – The Way of Salvation
Chapter 11 – The Remnant and Salvation
Chapter 12 – Sacrifice and Love
Chapter 13 – Authorities
Chapter 14 – Being Considerate