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)
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)
Welcome to a new week of study, Bible lovers! If you are still on cloud 9 concerning the rapture, hold your spot right there because we're not coming down yet! We are sailing out of chapter 4 into chapter 5 of 1 Thessalonians, though, so open your Bible and read that chapter. One of the …
Continue reading “For You Know Perfectly Well!” What is it That We Know? (1 Thessalonians 5:1-5)
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