Living as People of the Day Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5(NIV) 1 Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While...
Holy Life, Holy Death Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4(NIV) 1 As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this...
Timothy’s Ministry in Thessalonica Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3(NIV) 1 So when we could stand it no longer, we thought it best to be left by ourselves in Athens. 2 We sent Timothy, who is our brother and co-worker in God’s service...
Receiving the Word of God Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2(NIV) 1 You know, brothers and sisters, that our visit to you was not without results. 2 We had previously suffered and been treated outrageously in Philippi, as you know, but with the...
Model Citizens of Faith Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1(NIV) 1 Paul, Silas and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you. 2 We always thank God for all of you and...
The Eager Bereans Scripture: Acts 17:10-12(NIV) 10 As soon as it was night, the believers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went to the Jewish synagogue. 11 Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those...
The Jealous Riot Scripture: Acts 17:1-9(NIV) 1 When Paul and his companions had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue. 2 As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on...
The Secret of Being Content Scripture: Philippians 4(NIV) 1 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends! 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche...
Forgetting the Past and Pressing on Scripture: Philippians 3(NIV) 1 Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2 Watch out for those...
Looking after Other’s Interests Scripture: Philippians 2(NIV) 1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion...