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Devotional: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Today’s passage: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Helpful thoughts:

  • You can read about the birth of the church in Thessalonica in Acts 17:1-9.
  • The word for “church” in verse 2 means, “called out ones”.  Paul was writing this letter to those who had been called out by God from among the people of Thessalonica.
  • Jesus is the Christ, our perfect substitute and savior.  And, Jesus is the Lord, our sovereign master.
  • Paul, Silas and Timothy prayed with thanksgiving for the church regularly, “without ceasing”. This prayer consisted of three things.
    • The works that resulted from the church’s faith.
    • The way the church labored sacrificially for one another.
    • The way the church maintained hope by placing it correctly in Jesus Christ.

Question to consider:

  1. How important are the titles of Jesus given their meaning?  He is the Lord, and our Christ!
  2. In what ways can you see growth in your life in the three areas mentioned in Paul’s prayers (Verse 3)?
  3. In what ways could you pray in thanksgiving to God for your church’s growth in these three areas?

October 30, 2019 Category: 1 Thessalonians, Devotions

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