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Thessalonians

11 2Thessalonians 3:1-18 Handling the lazy

May 17, 2023 by Krisan Marotta

Paul closes with with three directives regarding work: 1) follow Paul’s example of being willing to support himself; 2) work to meet your own needs; and 3) stop enabling those who won’t work.

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10 2Thessalonians 2:1-17 The lawless one

May 10, 2023 by Krisan Marotta

Paul reassures the Thessalonians that Christ has not returned because certain events must happen first. But they can take comfort that Christ will return to bring both justice and salvation for those who believe.

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09 2Thessalonians 1:1-12 Handling suffering

May 3, 2023 by Krisan Marotta

Paul encourages a suffering church by reminding them of the certainty of God’s justice and judgment. One day their suffering will end. But more importantly their faithful response through suffering is evidence that they will inherit a place in the kingdom of God.

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08 1Thessalonians 5:12-28 Handling community

April 26, 2023 by Krisan Marotta

Paul closes this letter with what appears to be an arbitrary list of exhortations. However, the list follows a theme, as Paul explains how a church community should treat each other.

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07 1Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 The Day of the Lord

April 19, 2023 by Krisan Marotta

Paul explains what it means to be alert, awake and prepared for judgment day: have faith. Christians know how the world will end and we do not have to fear it. Jesus died for us so that we might live with him. 

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06 1Thessalonians 4:9-12 Handling Work

April 12, 2023 by Krisan Marotta

Paul deals with a second issues related to how live as a Christian: work. His advice is strive to follow God, rather than impact the world.

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05 1Thessalonians 4:1-8 Handling sexuality

March 29, 2023 by Krisan Marotta

In 1Thessalonians 4, Paul addresses specific questions and issues in the Thessalonian church. First, Paul addresses how Christians should handle their sexuality. Then he tackles work.

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04 1Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 Investing in people

March 22, 2023 by Krisan Marotta

While Paul laments his inability to visit the Thessalonians, he rejoices over their faithful response to the gospel. Paul claims his crowning joy is seeing people like them respond to the gospel.

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03 1Thessalonians 2:1-16 Paul’s example

March 15, 2023 by Krisan Marotta

Paul explains how he conducted himself at Thessalonica and why his message his trustworthy. Today we face the same choice: whether or not to believe Paul.

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02 1Thessalonians 1:1-10 Faith, love and hope

March 8, 2023 by Krisan Marotta

In their first year of faith, Paul sees three changes that confirm the genuine belief of the Thessalonians: their “work of faith,” “labor of love,” and “steadfastness of hope.”

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