James, Jude, 1-3 John, 1-2 Peter | You've Got Mail (Part 11)

In this episode of The Leader’s Notebook (Ep. 325), I invite you to listen beyond the words of the New Testament epistles and hear the voices of the men who wrote them. From James and Jude, the half-brothers of Jesus, to John, the beloved disciple, and Simon Peter, the bold apostle transformed by grace, these letters reveal not only doctrine but deeply personal encounters with Christ. Their writings are shaped by what they saw, what they lived, and how Jesus changed them.

We will explore practical faith in James, authentic worship in Jude, abiding love in John's letters, and the powerful testimony of Peter, who never forgot witnessing Christ's transfiguration. These epistles remind us that Christianity is not merely belief—it is a living relationship with the risen Son of God. As we hear the hearts behind these sacred letters, we are challenged to ask ourselves: What has convinced us that Jesus is truly Lord, and what truth are we building our lives upon?

- Dr. Mark Rutland

Chapters

• (00:00:03) - The Leaders Notebook
• (00:00:26) - Congratulations! Travis Rutland Launches a Podcast
• (00:01:59) - The Epistles
• (00:04:40) - The Letters of James, John, and Peter
• (00:05:52) - James the Half Brother and the Letter of James
• (00:13:55) - Jude the Book of Preaching
• (00:15:52) - 3 Letters of John
• (00:22:35) - John's Letters to His People
• (00:24:35) - Simon Peter
• (00:27:46) - The Last Epistle of Peter
• (00:34:31) - The Book of Revelation