Arise and Abide

Reading from 1Thessalonians Chapter 2:17-3:13 NLT ~Timothy’s Good Report about the Church~ Scripture reading followed by discussion remembering the believers who have impacted our faith journey and encouragement to continue to pray for them. Praying for our hearts to overflow with God’s love for all people.

Reading from 1Thessalonians Chapter 2:1-16 NLT ~Paul Remembers His Visit~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at the greeting Paul reminding himself and the readers of his visit to Thessalonica. Looking at the heart once again.

Reading from 1Thessalonians Chapter 1 NLT ~Greetings from Paul, The Faith of the Thessalonian Believers~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at the greeting Paul gives to the believers in Thessalonica.

Reading from Galatians Chapter 6:1-18 NLT ~We Harvest What We Plant, Paul’s Final Advice~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at the connection to the Fruit of the spirit and the works of the flesh. Only having this moment, we take advantage of every opportunity to share God’s love.

Reading from Galatians Chapter 5:13-26 NLT ~Living in The Spirit’s Power~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at the Fruit of The Spirit and the works of the flesh.

Reading from Galatians Chapter 5:1-15 NLT ~Freedom In Christ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at Paul using circumcision as the example that obedience to the law cannot win you favor with God and how it applies to all of the Laws.

Reading from Galatians Chapter 4:1-20 NLT ~Abraham’s Two Children~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at Paul comparing returning to the law as trying to fulfill God’s promise with Human efforts. Trying to do good works to earn salvation is like telling Christ, “thanks for the sacrifice, but I got this...”

Reading from Galatians Chapter 4:1-20 NLT ~Paul’s Concern for the Galatians~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at Paul equating trying to follow the law with returning to pagan idol worship. Also looks at the example of labor pains.

Reading from Galatians Chapter 3:15-29 NLT ~The Law and God’s Promise, God’s Children Through Faith~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Paul’s example of a contract. Being benefactors of God’s promise as we are united with Christ. The law was only in place until Christ.

Reading from Galatians Chapter 3:1-14 NLT ~The Law and Faith in Christ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion.