The end of 1 Thessalonians is the practical boots on the ground portion of this brilliant letter. It gives the church both its marching orders and the plan to construct a community that lives into its given righteousness.
The end of 1 Thessalonians is the practical boots on the ground portion of this brilliant letter. It gives the church both its marching orders and the plan to construct a community that lives into its given righteousness.
In the hustle and bustle of the Christmas holidays we can forget the
supernaturally wondrousness of the birth of King Jesus. Re-read the Bible’s presentation and allow God to rekindle wonder.
Spiritually mature Christians adjust their attitude and mindset onward; they have a forward looking mindset. We are to follow Paul’s and other mature Chrisitan's example of making spiritual things a priority in their lives by developing an upward perspective.
Paul leaves Thessalonica after only 3 weeks and into that vacuum of leadership comes accusations leveled against him. He uses chapter 2 to defend how he ministers and gives us a brilliant path to follow.
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1, 14:1-3, 24-25; Matthew 5:6, 13:58: Hebrews 3:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:19-20; Acts 1:8, 2:38; 2 Peter 1:3-4, 2 Timothy 1:6; John 15:26, 16:13-14; Romans 8:29; Numbers…
Bible Text: Psalm 18:8; Job 42:7; Exodus 17:14; Deuteronomy 34:8-12; Jeremiah 36; John 21:25; 2 Timothy 2:15; Matthew 19:7-8, 28:18; Luke 24:27 | Preacher: Matt Heverly | Series: Ignorant?
Bible Text: Daniel 9; Matthew 7:26-27, 13:9-16; James 1:22-25; 1 Peter 5:5; 2 Corinthians 1:20; 2 Peter 1:3-4 | Preacher: Matt Heverly | Series: Daniel