1 Thessalonians 1
Based on overviews of 1 Thessalonians from OverviewBible.com and the MacArthur Bible Study Commentary (for purchase), Paul writes this church, which he founded during his 2nd missionary journey, to commend the church for its faith, hope, and love and also to highlight areas of growth - challenging them to grow into the people God intends for them.
In chapter 1 we see right away how Paul commends the church - particularly because the church exists to glorify God, bring others to Christ and bring believers closer to Christ.
We should be challenged to model Jesus to the extent that OUR faith becomes known everywhere!
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God and You want US to make YOU known everywhere - so we are to become Your ambassadors to display Your greatness - because You are worthy and that is why we exist! Thank You Jesus for the many miracales You pour out for me. I am not deserving. I often neglect my relationship with You or don't treat with the priority it should have - please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects oc chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia—your faith in God has become known everywhere. v8
Based on overviews of 1 Thessalonians from OverviewBible.com and the MacArthur Bible Study Commentary (for purchase), Paul writes this church, which he founded during his 2nd missionary journey, to commend the church for its faith, hope, and love and also to highlight areas of growth - challenging them to grow into the people God intends for them.
In chapter 1 we see right away how Paul commends the church - particularly because the church exists to glorify God, bring others to Christ and bring believers closer to Christ.
We should be challenged to model Jesus to the extent that OUR faith becomes known everywhere!
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God and You want US to make YOU known everywhere - so we are to become Your ambassadors to display Your greatness - because You are worthy and that is why we exist! Thank You Jesus for the many miracales You pour out for me. I am not deserving. I often neglect my relationship with You or don't treat with the priority it should have - please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects oc chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
