
What would you do if you came to faith in Jesus and faced persecution almost immediately? Would you turn back? Would you re-evaluate? Would you walk away from Jesus? Or would you stay faithful?
This is the background of Paul's letter to the Thessalonian church. They were staying faithful in the face of persecution. They were committed to their faith. They were growing in their love. And they were clinging to their hope in Christ's coming.
They were truly a community of faith, love, and hope.
This summer we will be preaching through this great little letter. Here is our preaching schedule. Please read ahead and be ready to hear from God when we gather together on Sundays.
June 4 – 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 – A Faithful Community
June 11 – 1Thessalonians 1:4-10 – Gospel Community
June 18 – 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 – Gospel Ministry
June 25 – 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 – Gospel Endurance
July 2 – 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 – The Call to Holiness
July 9 – 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 – The Call to Love
July 16 – 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 – The Call to Hope
July 23 – 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 – A Community of Light
July 30 – 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 – A Community for One Another