Arise and Abide

Reading from 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 ~The Wisdom of God~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at God’s wisdom looking like foolishness to the world.

Reading from 1 Corinthians 1:1-17 ~Greetings from Paul, Paul Give Thanks to God, Divisions in the Church~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at unity.

Reading from Acts 19:8-20 ~Paul Ministers in Ephesus~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at the miracles surrounding Paul. The Seven sons of Sceva, a believer’s identity and authority.

Reading from Acts 19:1-7 ~Paul’s Third Missionary Journey~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at Paul’s sharing the rest of the Gospel message to some disciples who had only heard the news up to John the Baptist.

Reading from 2 Thessalonians Chapter 3:1-18 NLT ~Paul’s Request for Prayer, An Exhortation to Proper Living, Paul’s Final Greetings~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at Paul’s prayer request and his prayer for Thessalonians. Living by example.

Reading from 2 Thessalonians Chapter 2:1-17 NLT ~Events Prior to the Lord’s Second Coming, Believers Should Stand Firm~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at the man of lawlessness, focusing on preaching The Good News to anyone who will listen. The Heart of God and causing people to be greatly deceived.

Reading from 2 Thessalonians Chapter 1:1-12 NLT ~Greetings From Paul, Encouragement During Persecution~ Scripture reading followed by discussion.

Reading from 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:12-28 NLT ~Final Greetings~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at the blessing of encouragement. Being patient with everyone, and not repaying evil for evil, Jesus teaching on going the extra mile. Testing the spirit behind prophecy (1 John 4:1 )

Reading from 1Thessalonians Chapter 4:13-5:11 NLT ~The Hope of the Resurrection~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at the hope in the Lord vs. grief with no hope. Jesus coming back with love for the faithful.

Reading from 1 Thessalonians Chapter 4:1-12 NLT ~Live To Please God~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at Paul’s instruction to live a Holy Life by avoiding all sexual sin.