Mastering the New Testament – Page 8

Day 198

Description of Thessalonians’ faith 2 Thessalonians 1 Key Verses: 4, 8, 10, 11, Written just a few short months after the first letter, Paul wants to correct some misunderstandings about Jesus’ Second Coming that he has heard they have. Timothy has returned and given him a report. They are growing in their faith, even thoughContinue reading “Day 198”

2 Thessalonians – Day 198.00

Second Thessalonians 01. Description of Thessalonians’ faith 02. Apostasy in last days 03. Yield fruit through work Acrostic Theme: Day Author: Paul the Apostle Date Written: 53AD Audience: Jesus-followers in Thessalonica Key Verse: 2:15-17 Outline: Introduction (1:1-2) I. Encouragement In Persecutions (1:3-12) A. Thankful For Their Spiritual Growth (1:3-4) B. Encouragement In TrialsContinue reading “2 Thessalonians – Day 198.00”

Day 197

Hope in Christ’s return 1 Thessalonians 5 Key Verses: 4, 8, 14, 16-18, 19-22 There is a popular notion spinning in Christian circles that we as Jesus-followers will be surprised when Jesus returns. Jesus will come suddenly, but it will not be a surprise, since we know He is coming and we are waiting forContinue reading “Day 197”

Day 196

True love between Christians 1 Thessalonians 4 Key Verses: 2, 3, 6, 11-12, 15, 16 Without a foundation in knowledge of God’s Word, we can’t be urged to live in line with what we know. So many Jesus-followers today don’t have a basic knowledge of God’s Word. They understand the bumper stickers, but nothing ofContinue reading “Day 196”

Day 195

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”

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”

Day 192

Suffering and sick saints James 5 Key Verses: 4, 9, 12, 16, 20 Wealth can be a wonderful thing. It can also be a curse. James nails the wealthy recipients of this letter on one particular area. They were not compensating their workers sufficiently. The wealthy have a responsibility to share their wealth. This isContinue reading “Day 192”

Day 191

Keeping calm in conflicts James 4 Key Verses: 3, 7, 11, 14, 17 Prayer requests can be tricky things. It can be hard to know the motives behind the request, even with our own requests. We pray for finances, but we are unwilling to be disciplined in our spending. We pray for our health, butContinue reading “Day 191”