Matthew 3-4 tells us the story of Jesus getting baptized then Jesus being led by
the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. The main point of these
stories is to remind believers that we are at war. There is a real enemy; if there
is a real enemy, it helps to be mindful of the typical weapons of the enemy as
well as practical methods of fighting back against the evil in the world.
2 Thessalonians charges out of the gate by discussing two of the
scariest subjects in Scripture: hell and the antichrist. Both of these frightening
subjects carry a message of hope for the church experiencing a sampling of hell
and antichrist-like figures.
Everyone needs examples. The Thessalonian believers were able to look at Paul, Silas and Timothy and then through difficulty, repentance, patience and God’s word they became the models for the entire region.
Bible Text: Acts 26:12-18; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Psalm 139:23-24; Colossians 1:13; Psalm 32:1; Isaiah 1:18; Lamentations 3:22-23; Galatians 4:6; Romans 8:15; Jude 24; Romans 4:18, Hebrews 11:6 | Preacher: Matt…
Bible Text: Genesis 3 | Preacher: James Dennis | Series: Edgewater