Living for Eternity

This letter is Paul’s response to the good news about the church in Thessalonica — an encouragement to young Christians on faithful living. One focus is the coming day of the Lord. Paul encourages them to look toward the glory that is coming as motivation for how they live now.

Grace and Peace

DATE — January 5, 2025
TEXT — 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Paul opens up his letter to the church in Thessalonica with a greeting that reminds them that peace comes directly by means of God’s grace.

In Word and Power

DATE — January 12, 2025
TEXT — 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10

Paul’s prayer for the church assures them that the same power that saved them is the power that will enable them to do the work God has for them.

Walk in a Manner Worthy

DATE — January 19, 2025
TEXT — 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

As he defends his ministry, Paul also gives us an idea of what it means to respond to the gospel, or: to walk in a manner worthy of God.

We Thank God Constantly

DATE — January 26, 2025
TEXT — 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Paul points to God as the source of everything happening in the hearts and lives of believers and warns them not to forget this – as others have before.

Establish and Exhort

DATE — February 2, 2025
TEXT — 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13

Paul defends himself against the charge of abandonment. As he does, he gives us a beautiful description of the relationship between the church and its leaders.

The Will of God

DATE — February 9, 2025
TEXT — 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

What is the will of God for your life? Your sanctification. In this section, sexual immorality is used as the issue for us to understand how God changes us.

Mind your Business

DATE — February 16, 2025
TEXT — 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

We have a tendency to be more concerened with what is going on in the world around us then we do in our own home. Paul calls us to make our own business our first priority.

The Coming of the Lord

DATE — February 23, 2025
TEXT — 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

In order to help the Thessalonians deal with loss, Paul points them forward to the resurrection of the dead at the second coming of Jesus.

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