A friend of mine is married to a Ukrainian. Some of her family back in the Ukraine – including children – tried to flee a few days ago but because of a couple of positive COVID tests in the group they weren’t allowed to travel. Now they’re stuck. These are the prayer points my friend … More Pray for Ukraine
1 Thessalonians 5:6-11; AD 50-51
1 Thessalonians 5:1-5
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 (AD 50-51)
1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 (AD 50-51) Look again at the closing three verses of our passage – Paul’s prayer for the Thessalonians: “Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus clear the way for us to come to you. May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for … More Day 205: ‘Should the aircraft lose cabin pressure…’
1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 (AD 50-51) In the film, Matrix Reloaded (2003), Morpheus (a key ‘good guy’) stands in front of his military boss, Commander Lock. He tries to explain why he disobeyed a direct order in an attempt to locate the man he believes will save the remnant of humanity: Neo. Lock isn’t impressed. The … More Day 204: Accepting Reality
1 Thessalonians 1:1-2:12 (AD 50-51) (Most likely written during Paul’s 18 month stay in Corinth, referenced in Acts 18:18) Paul ministered in Thessalonica for the grand total of three Sabbaths – less than three weeks (Acts 17:2). And he was hounded out of town by Jewish opponents who (ironically) raised a mob and accused him … More Day 203: Pastoring by a Non-Pastor
Acts 18:1-18 (AD 50-51) What would you do if you were sharing the gospel of Jesus, in a place where the primary response was that people verbally abused you and threatened to harm you? What would you do if God then said you needn’t be afraid, that he would save some people in that town? … More Day 202: Success & Suffering
Acts 17:16-33 (AD 49) Five more lessons from Paul’s evangelistic exploits in Athens: Paul witnessed to as many people as possible, spending time in both the synagogue and the marketplace (v.17) He debated the Old Testament prophesies, he presented the gospel message, he had individual conversations, and he was grilled by a council. Seek out … More Day 201: Worshipping the Unknown God, Part 2
Paul T Reynolds 