John - Overview

Philippians teaches a pressured church to receive the mind of the crucified and exalted Christ as its common form of life. Read and follow along: https://orthodoxbiblestudy.com/bible-studies/new-testament/philippians/philippians-overview

Received consolation in Christ becomes shared joy as the Church renounces rivalry and learns the attentive humility that opens into the mind of Christ. Read and follow along: https://orthodoxbiblestudy.com/bible-studies/new-testament/philippians/philippians-3a-comfort-in-christ-and-lowliness-of-mind

Remembered bondage gives way to God's appearing kindness: mercy saves through washing and the Spirit's renewal, making the baptized gentle and fruitful. Read and follow along: https://orthodoxbiblestudy.com/bible-studies/new-testament/titus/titus-5b-the-washing-of-regeneration-and-renewal

2 John - Overview Read and follow along: https://orthodoxbiblestudy.com/bible-studies/new-testament/2-john/2-john-overview

Aaron and his sons are washed, clothed, anointed, and consecrated; their priesthood points toward Christ and the sanctification of our whole life. Read and follow along: https://orthodoxbiblestudy.com/bible-studies/old-testament/leviticus/leviticus-8-the-consecration-of-aaron-and-his-sons

Flour, oil, frankincense, and covenant salt reveal worship in ordinary labor, while Christ fulfills its memorial and firstfruits hope. Read and follow along: https://orthodoxbiblestudy.com/bible-studies/old-testament/leviticus/leviticus-2-the-grain-offering

The peace offering honors God's portion and the gift of communion, preparing us to recognize Christ our peace and reverent life at His table. Read and follow along: https://orthodoxbiblestudy.com/bible-studies/old-testament/leviticus/leviticus-3-the-peace-offering

John bears apostolic witness to the eternal Word made flesh so that the Church may believe, abide in His life, and become a truthful witness in the world. Read and follow along: https://orthodoxbiblestudy.com/bible-studies/new-testament/john/john-overview

1 Corinthians - Overview Read and follow along: https://orthodoxbiblestudy.com/bible-studies/new-testament/1-corinthians/1-corinthians-overview

Four neighboring peoples expose four forms of cruelty: gloating, contempt, remembered revenge, and hatred from the heart. God’s judgment does not authorize ours. Read and follow along: https://orthodoxbiblestudy.com/bible-studies/old-testament/ezekiel/ezekiel-25-neighbors-judged-for-gloating-and-revenge