VII.I’ve already mentioned that Paul wrote to the disciples at Thessalonica they were “… our glory and joy!“ Let’s take that as our starting place today and see if you notice how this sense of joy and hope is expressed … Continue reading
IV.What is Paul’s concern for the disciples in Thessalonica? You might ask Paul, “Why are you so worried about the folk?” “What could go wrong?” Take that thought with you as you spend time with Paul’s words today. V.1 Thessalonians … Continue reading
I.I guess what most holds my attention in this passage is seeing how Paul speaks of thankfulness and joy and yet also of discouragement and concern (should I rather say fear) for the community of believers in Thessalonica. The passage … Continue reading
VIII. I have asked you to pay attention to what Paul writes about being “… imitators … [and] … example.” Actually, thus far I have mentioned being an imitator and asked you to recall persons (and groups) that are maturing … Continue reading
V. Let’s pick up where we left off Monday. Who and what is on the list I asked you to think about? Where have you encountered something of the lifestyle Paul saw in the folks he was writing to? I … Continue reading
I. This week we focus our attention on the first few sentences of a letter of Paul to the church in Thessaloniki. After the typical start to Paul’s letter where he invokes “grace and peace” for the community he writes, … Continue reading