Paul’s letters were written to encourage first century Christians and to solve problems in new churches. This week we will read Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, I and II Thessalonians, I and II Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. These are all pretty short, but about the same number of pages as past readings.

Each of these letters begins with a greeting of grace and peace, and thanksgiving for these Christians. He was always concerned for their welfare both physically and spiritually, always teaching and encouraging. His words encourage us today. He was so thankful for all those individuals who w...