Sharing the Gospel
Paul defends himself against accusations that his preaching in Thessalonica had been for selfish motives or that he had exploited his hearers in some way.
Responding to the Gospel
The message of the gospel should change lives, and in the case of the church at Thessalonica, it had – so much so that everyone could see it.
Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus
Listen to the great cloud of witnesses: keep your eyes fixed on Jesus. Keep going together. Give thanks for those who’ve gone before. Look forward to the joy set before us.
In Thessalonica
The gospel calls us to give up much, but promises so much more as we learn to live God’s best life, the life God made and calls us to walk with him.
Confidence
Human failure is never far away, but God’s goodness and faithfulness are strong enough for us to trust as we follow him.
You are living stones
We each have a unique place in the church, yet all of us are called to present Christ to the world through our lives.
Reading the Bible
After rebuilding the wall the people rediscover their purpose and place through reading the Scriptures – which still happens for us, today.
Living in godliness
While the poor suffer misery, the rich get ever richer. In these ancient times Nehemiah faces a very modern problem. How should he respond?
Overcoming opposition
Together with God we can overcome all opposition and rebuild the walls: Nehemiah shows us we do that by working hard while trusting in God’s strength.
A God-given purpose
Nehemiah’s example can help us learn to be faithful to God wherever he has called us.
Encountering God
Submitting to God’s way – hard though it is – is truly worthwhile.
Creating community
God calls his people to be different, so the world might see and know who he is and what his best way of life looks like.
