Friends, our journey continues and our ship is about to sail into port for a very brief stop. One day, our ship will sail right into the presence of God, and what a glorious day that will be! We have studied through the book of 1 Thessalonians, taking a peek over Paul's shoulder as he …
Continue reading Worship While We Wait (1 Thessalonians 5:16-28)
Lots of things are happening in the Middle East now, as Iran is enabling their proxies to launch attacks on American bases and other targets, and as they themselves are becoming more involved directly in attacks. Their nuclear program is at the threshold of military capability, and Iran has some nervous neighbors! One such neighbor …
Continue reading Will the Saudis Join the Abraham Accords in an Official Peace Deal with Israel?
In writing to brand new believers in Thessalonica, Paul is teaching them to be ready for the return of Jesus! He focuses on what they need to know about the rapture, and he assures them God has not destined them to wrath. He is now finishing up that letter to those dear believers, and he …
Continue reading In Light of Jesus’s Soon Return, How are We to Live? (1 Thessalonians 5:12-15)
Welcome back, fellow travelers! Yesterday we dove into 1 Thessalonians 5 where, in the first two verses, Paul stated emphatically, "For you yourselves know perfectly..." But, what is it that we know? He goes on to answer the question in verses 3-5, so if you missed yesterday's lesson, click the link above and catch up. …
Continue reading God Has Not Destined Us for Wrath (1 Thessalonians 5:6-11)
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