The Good and The Bad News, Part 2
May 29, 2012
Don’t be discouraged by your afflictions! God knows what we’re experiencing, and He allows us to endure these things for His own glory. Even though we might be hurting on the outside, our inward man is being built up. Remember that man can harm our physical bodies, but our spiritual bodies will never die.
References:
2 Thessalonians 1:5-10
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As we start our study in 2 Thessalonians, we see Paul’s encouraging counsel to the church at Thessalonica. Pastor Jeff reminds us that the closer we draw to the Lord, the more Satan seeks to draw us astray. Don’t be afraid of this persecution! It’s the only way we can mature in the Lord.
May 28, 2012
Have you ever struggled with knowing how to praise someone for a job well done without encouraging pride or boastfulness? Paul gives us the right example. In 1 Thessalonians, he praises the church for their godly qualities, giving thanks to the Lord for their faithfulness, instead of giving the credit to man.
May 25, 2012
The most exciting thing in the Bible is that Jesus is coming again! Pastor Jeff encourages us to do as Paul says, and live responsibly until Christ comes again. Most importantly, we are to give thanks to God in all things, whether we are experiencing trials and tribulations, or a season of bountiful blessings.
May 24, 2012
God has chosen us to represent Him on earth. Each and every day we interact with individuals who don’t know the Lord. Don’t be liable for these souls! We should be excited to spread Christ’s love to others.
May 23, 2012
Have you ever wondered what happens to those who never hear the gospel, even once in their lives? God says that all who die without knowing Him will perish in Hell. As believers, we have the burden of witnessing to others. God promises that His Word will not return void. Pass on the good news of the gospel, and let God do the work!
May 22, 2012
Have you settled into a comfortable routine in your spiritual life? Pastor Jeff warns believers not to settle in the valley of indecision. Thousands and thousands of unbelievers enter eternity daily — don’t let another moment go by without making the decision to minister to everyone you come across!
May 21, 2012
Have you ever struggled with knowing how to witness? You don’t have to travel far and wide to be an evangelist. In today’s study, Pastor Jeff tells us that God calls each of us to be evangelists no matter where we are. Allow Him to remove everything in your life that is preventing you from ministering as effectively as possible — He will do the rest!
May 18, 2012
We can’t possibly go even one day without sinning. If we were forced to live according to the Law, we could never survive. Our sins would bring us certain death. However, through His mercy, God forgives all our sins and removes them as far as the east is from the west.
May 17, 2012
Sadly, there are many sincere individuals who seek to spread the gospel, but they are misled. Many cults even claim to know Jesus Christ. John Calvin once said, “Zeal without knowledge is like a sword in the hand of a fool.” These groups believe in their causes, but they are deceived. We need to be careful not to fall prey to these false prophets.
May 16, 2012
God gives us the responsibility of sharing His good news with those around us. Don’t underestimate the power of your personal testimony on other people’s lives. Let Jesus show Himself through you, and minister to your unsaved family, friends, co-workers, and anyone else that God places in your path.
May 15, 2012
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