As first-century Christianity matured, it encountered several threats from within and without. How did it survive those early perils?

Second-and third-generation believers in Jesus faced challenges unknown to the first generation. But the Lord equipped them to confront these threats through the writings of the apostles and prophets. That canon of literature continues to serve the same purpose today.

Praise for this Volume:

"David writes with nuance, clarity, freshness, and seriousness; and yet the power of God's word is always enhanced by his words-never overshadowed. For those who want to get better at expository preaching, this book gives valuable insights to many texts and demonstrates the process of mining a text. This is going to be a go-to resource for me when preaching or teaching any New Testament passage from now on." - Dan Lankford

"What a wonderful way to work through the Bible. This latest installment from David King takes you from Ephesians to Revelation, noting select passages from each book. This is a refreshingly practical approach to scripture, leaving us with a clear call to action. This is a must-read devotional book-something to share with anyone who wants to better understand how to live out the Word of God." - Joshua Higgins

David King retired in 2021 following a long career working with the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Wichita, Kansas. He currently serves the congregation as an elder. He and his wife, Melissa, have four children and seventeen grandchildren.