Is there hope for peace?
The mess of this world, the mess in our lives – it is not the end. There is hope, there is hope in Jesus who brings peace, who brings wholeness and completeness even to the messiest mess.
Waiting in the light of the gospel
While we wait for that day when God’s kingdom comes in full, let us be ready, and live as who we are: children of the light and children of the day.
Grieving according to the gospel
We can have real hope, because our belief is based on the historical facts of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Yet we still grieve at the loss of someone close to us.
Walking by the gospel
The gospel is for talking and for walking. It brings God great pleasure when he sees us using and growing in the life that he’s given us.
Continuing in the gospel
Surely every church should want to be growing in faith and love, but what does that look like today?
Is there hope for the planet?
Hope for the planet begins with thanking God for his goodness, recognising our responsibility, and trusting in God.
Suffering for the gospel
Troubles and trials will come. We will face opposition and difficulty. But the victory Jesus won for us can never be taken away.
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.
