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2 Thessalonians INTRODUCTION Paul’s second Letter to Thessalonica was sent a few months after his first. Some had assumed Jesus’ second coming was so near they could quit work. Paul corrected this misunderstanding, and emphasized the importance of using the present time wisely. OUTLINE OF CONTENTS I. God’s Justice 2 Thes. 1 II. The ManContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

NOVEMBER 15 Reading 319 THE LORD WILL COME 1 Thessalonians 4–5 “The Lord Himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command . . . and the dead in Christ will rise first” (1 Thes. 4:16).Christ’s coming is both comfort and challenge. Background Eschatology in the Thessalonian letters. It is clear from reading theseContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

1 Thessalonians NOVEMBER 14 Reading 318 EFFECTIVE MINISTRY 1 Thessalonians 1–3 “We were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children. We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the Gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear toContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

1 Thessalonians INTRODUCTION The young church at Thessalonica suffered immediate persecution, and Paul was driven from the city (Acts 17:1–9). This early letter, written about A.D. 50, was intended to encourage and further instruct very new believers. This and a second letter pick up themes found in all Paul’s letters, such as the inspiration ofContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

NOVEMBER 13 Reading 317 CHRIST IN THE LIFE Colossians 3–4 “As God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience” (Col. 3:12).It’s easy to recognize Christ in another person’s life—and even easier to recognize Him in your own. Background Review and preview. Paul began his letter by affirmingContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”