(REFLECTIONS ON 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28) In the Old Testament, the prophets preached the word of God to Israel. They did not speak their own words, mixed with their own desires and motives, but it was their duty to be a vessel for God’s word to His people. However, there were prophets that didn’t speak God’s word, […]
(REFLECTIONS ON 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18) 1 Finally then, brethren, we request and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us instruction as to how you ought to walk and please God (just as you actually do walk), that you excel still more. A life of faith is not just about knowledge of […]
(REFLECTIONS ON 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13) The Thessalonian church was established by a team led by Paul, Silas, and Timothy. This was a group effort that was established in fellowship. It was a team, albeit made up of individuals, and that is what makes today’s Scripture so interesting to read. In today’s Scripture 1 Thessalonians 3:1-3 we […]
(REFLECTIONS ON 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20) For Paul and his colleagues, the gospel they preached was not their own, but it was the gospel of God. It was not preached because it would bring about health and wealth, but amid much opposition. In fact, they did not just preach the gospel of God, but they also gave […]
(REFLECTIONS ON 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10) As Paul writes to the church that he, Silas, and Timothy established (Ref. Acts 17), it is a message of encouragement and thanksgiving for their work of faith, labor of love, and steadfastness of hope. Yes, the church in Thessalonica was established by Paul, Silas, and Timothy, but not in them […]
12–18 October 2014. 1 Thessalonians 3:12. Today’s reading comes from 1 Thessalonians 3:12: “And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we abound in love for you.” Love is one of those actions that simultaneously sounds really easy but also incredibly difficult. Compared to […]