Last week we wrapped up our teaching series from 1 Thessalonians, examining and discussing Paul's "final instructions" to the believers of the young church in Thessalonica. Paul lays out "what to do until Jesus returns" - an essential teaching for a society that tends to follow the hip and trendy and grows easily tired and bored with the "same ol', same ol'."
Paul's instructions break down into four areas:
Paul's instructions break down into four areas:
1. Do what you do... with JOY
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this
is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” [5:16-18]
2. Do what you do... in the HOLY SPIRIT
“Do not quench the Spirit. Do not treat prophecies with contempt but test them all; hold on to what is good, reject every kind of evil.” [5:19-22]
3. Do what you do... in HOLINESS
“May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.” [5:23-24]
4. Do what you do... for EACH OTHER
“Brothers and sisters, pray for us. Greet all God’s people with a holy kiss.
I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the
brothers and sisters.” [5:25-27]
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this
is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” [5:16-18]
2. Do what you do... in the HOLY SPIRIT
“Do not quench the Spirit. Do not treat prophecies with contempt but test them all; hold on to what is good, reject every kind of evil.” [5:19-22]
3. Do what you do... in HOLINESS
“May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.” [5:23-24]
4. Do what you do... for EACH OTHER
“Brothers and sisters, pray for us. Greet all God’s people with a holy kiss.
I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the
brothers and sisters.” [5:25-27]
You can listen to the message here.
This upcoming Sunday we launch into our Advent teaching series, "Unexpected," anticipating the celebration of the arrival of Jesus. We hope you can celebrate with us. In the meantime, have a great week and a Happy Thanksgiving!
This upcoming Sunday we launch into our Advent teaching series, "Unexpected," anticipating the celebration of the arrival of Jesus. We hope you can celebrate with us. In the meantime, have a great week and a Happy Thanksgiving!
Music from Sunday was led by Chris Donahue.
Songs were: "Song of the Redeemed" (Charlie Hall), "The Earth is Yours" (Michael Gungor), "Micah 6:8" (Charlie Hall) and "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" (Traditional).
Songs were: "Song of the Redeemed" (Charlie Hall), "The Earth is Yours" (Michael Gungor), "Micah 6:8" (Charlie Hall) and "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" (Traditional).
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