Investigation of church’s welfare 1 Thessalonians 3 Key Verses: 3, 6, 9, 10, Destined for persecution, that’s what I signed up for! That’s what Paul told those at the city of Thessalonica, and that is what he personally experienced within three weeks of beginning to preach the fullness of the Gospel there. They had toContinue reading “Day 195”
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Day 194
Apostolic labors in Thessalonica 1 Thessalonians 2 Key Verses: 2, 4, 8, 12, 13, 20 Sometimes in life we have to take risks for the sake of Christ. Logic would shout at us, “Don’t do it!” But we must learn that God’s Spirit directs where He will sustain. God will never direct you to riskContinue reading “Day 194”
Day 193
Faith of Thessalonian church 1 Thessalonians 1 Key Verses: 3, 6, 10 Work, labor, and endurance are three words we don’t necessarily like to hear spoken to us about our future. We want to hear relaxation, pampering and ease. The Jesus-followers in the large city of Thessalonica had accepted the faith in a time ofContinue reading “Day 193”
1 Thessalonians – Day 193.00
First Thessalonians 01. Faith of Thessalonian church 02. Apostolic labors in Thessalonica 03. Investigation of church’s welfare 04. True love between Christians 05. Hope in Christ’s return Acrostic Theme: Faith Author: Paul the Apostle Date Written: 52AD Audience: The new church in Thessalonica Key Verse: 3:12-13 Outline: Introduction (1:1-4) I. Personal Reflections (1:5-3:13) A.Continue reading “1 Thessalonians – Day 193.00”
18Sep2010 1 Thess 5:14
14 And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone. The actions mentioned here in this verse go against our cultural norms. They are counter to what we see portrayed in the movies and in our daily lives. We don’t warn the idle, weContinue reading “18Sep2010 1 Thess 5:14”
17Sep2010 1 Thess 5:4
4 But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. There is a teaching out there about the Lord’s Second Coming that says we as believers will be taken by surprise. That is utterly false! We know His coming is going to happen, so how can itContinue reading “17Sep2010 1 Thess 5:4”
15Sep2010 1 Thess 4:13
13 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. What happens after death? This is a question that has been around since man first exited the Garden. This passage deals with an important aspect of life afterContinue reading “15Sep2010 1 Thess 4:13”
14Sep2010 1 Thess 4:3
3 It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; God’s will for our lives is that we be set apart for His use and glory. In that process of being set apart, called sanctification, our actions and our character reflect to an ever greater degree His actions andContinue reading “14Sep2010 1 Thess 4:3”
13Sep2010 1 Thess 3:2-3a
2 We sent Timothy, who is our brother and God’s fellow worker in spreading the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, 3 so that no one would be unsettled by these trials. We all need encouragement in our lives. Sometimes it seems like we are just scraping by, barely ableContinue reading “13Sep2010 1 Thess 3:2-3a”
12Sep2010 1 Thess 2:20
20 Indeed, you are our glory and joy. Paul recognizes there are not many things that transfer from this realm to heaven. One of the few is our investment in other people, an investment made out of our faith in Christ. As Paul discusses his ministry with the Thessalonian believers, he recognizes the investment inContinue reading “12Sep2010 1 Thess 2:20”
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