Read 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5 For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake. Reflect Has someone ever told you something that you knew were just empty words? Why didn’t you believe them? Have you ever met someone who is all talk? They make promises but never deliver and their words soun

Read 1 Thessalonians 1:4 See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh who would force you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who are circumcised do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may boast in your flesh. Reflect For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you… All thro

Read 1 Thessalonians 1:3 …remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. Reflect We know that we can’t earn our salvation (Romans 3:20) and that are saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9). Given that, what is the relationship between true saving faith and works? Imagine that someone close to you repeatedly hurt, offended, and opposed you. Understandably, your relationship with that individ

Read 1 Thessalonians 1:2 Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. Reflect We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers… In 2022, Gallup released a poll about the happiness, satisfaction, and contentment of the average American. The results were

Read 1 Thessalonians 1:1 Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches. Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. Reflect Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. There are a lot of false religions out there and many of them promise peace for your soul. But there aren’t very many religions that teach that s

Read Galatians 2:16 Know that a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by observing the law, because by observing the law no one will be justified. Reflect How would you summarize the main idea of Paul’s letter to the Galatians? We have reached the end of our study on Galatians. Thank you for joining us! If a friend asked you what you learned fr

Read Galatians 6:14-18 But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. And as for all who walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God. From now on let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your sp

Read Galatians 6:11-13 See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh who would force you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who are circumcised do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may boast in your flesh. Reflect Prayerfully consider your motivation for serving in the ministries tha

Read Galatians 6:9-10 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are in the household of faith. Reflect Prayerfully consider how generous you were with your time, money, and talents this past year. How will you continue or increase blessing others with the things that God has given you this year? Have you ever grown weary of doing good?