Philemon

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Those who began the “5x5x5 New Testament Bible Reading Plan” by Navigators in January will read the book of Philemon on about June 28.

Paul wrote this very short letter to an individual to a slave owner named Philemon. Others are named in the opening of the letter as it is from both Paul and Timothy, and it is addressed to Philemon and others including the church that meets in Philemon’s house .Paul encouraged Philemon to accept his runaway slave, Onesimus, back as a brother in Christ. Onesimus delivered the message to Philemon.

Colossians

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Those who began the “5x5x5 New Testament Bible Reading Plan” by Navigators in January will begin reading the book of Colossians on about June 22.

Paul wrote this letter to the church in Colossae to rekindle their faith. Paul portrays a clear description of the deity and supremacy of Christ Jesus. Paul warned the people against false teachings and exhorted them to achieve unity and love. Teachings are also included about family relationships.

Philippians

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Those who began the “5x5x5 New Testament Bible Reading Plan” by Navigators in January will begin reading the book of Philippians on about June 16.

Paul wrote this letter to the believers in Philippi while he was a prisoner in Rome. This letter was filled with encouragement and a sense of joy, no matter one’s circumstances. The letter opens with “From Paul and Timothy” so it’s possible that Timothy shared in the authorship of this letter.

Ephesians

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Those who began the “5x5x5 New Testament Bible Reading Plan” by Navigators in January will begin reading the book of Ephesians on about June 8.

Paul wrote this letter to the Ephesians while he was a prisoner in Rome. He addressed it to the believers in Ephesus and Bible scholars believe the letter was passed around to several churches in that area. Ephesus was a very important city. Romans worshiped the the Roman goddess Diana in a great temple in Ephasus.

Ephesians emphasizes relationships one with another and with Christ. Much guidance on holy living is included in this letter.