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Devotional: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-16

Today’s passage: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-16

Helpful thoughts:

  • Paul, Silas and Timothy sacrificially loved the church as a mother, and encouraged their growth as a father.
  • The words of men manipulate people into external actions.  The Word of God changes people from the inside out.
  • Paul knew the change in these new believers in Thessalonica was real when they withstood persecution.

Questions to consider:

  1. If Christ paid the penalty of our sin in full (1 John 2:2), and if Christ’s righteousness has been put to our account (Romans 4), why should we “walk in a manner worthy of God”? (For some help: Romans 12:1-8, 2 Corinthians 5:11-21, Philippians 1:3-11)
  2. Why was Paul’s ministry so effective?  Why was his speaking so dynamic? (1 Corinthians 2:1-5)
  3. What will come of those who reject God and persecute Christians?  Is the martyrdom of a Christian the end of the story?

November 2, 2019 Category: 1 Thessalonians, Devotions

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