1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 | Paul exhorts the Thessalonians to please God by growing in holiness through sexual purity, brotherly love, and quiet, responsible living, demonstrating a life transformed by the Holy Spirit and distinct from the world.

A study of the New Testament | Michael Crosswhite

FEAST (Faithfully Examining and Applying Scripture Together) is a monthly lunchtime Bible study designed to deepen your understanding of Scripture. Each session focuses on exploring the biblical text together, equipping you to study God’s Word more effectively and faithfully in your own time at home.

1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 | Paul explains that his concern for the Thessalonians' perseverance led him to send Timothy to strengthen and encourage their faith so they would stand blameless before Christ at His return.

A study of the New Testament | Michael Crosswhite

1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 | Paul defends the integrity of his ministry by showing that despite suffering, opposition, and accusations he preached as one accountable to God, and the transformed lives of the Thessalonians proved the gospel he proclaimed was genuine.

A study of the New Testament | Michael Crosswhite

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 | Paul reassures the Thessalonians that their salvation is genuine by pointing to the Spirit-produced evidence of faith, love, endurance, joy in suffering, and a transformed life that spread the gospel throughout the region.

A study of the New Testament | Michael Crosswhite

The Church on Mission (Acts 1-18) // The mission of Jesus is for his church to teach, to train, to equip and to send, in order to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth.

A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

The Areopagus (Acts 17:16-34) // Paul’s ministry in Athens confronts human idolatry and philosophy with the truth that the one true Creator now commands all people everywhere to repent through the risen Christ.

A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

FEAST (Faithfully Examining and Applying Scripture Together) is a monthly lunchtime Bible study designed to deepen your understanding of Scripture. Each session focuses on exploring the biblical text together, equipping you to study God’s Word more effectively and faithfully in your own time at home.

Turning the World Upside Down (Acts 17:1-15) // Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica and Berea shows that the gospel of the risen King advances through faithful proclamation, provoking both opposition and belief as people respond differently to the truth of Scripture.

A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Philippi (Acts 16:11-40) // God builds His church in Philippi through the gospel despite spiritual opposition, suffering, and Roman hostility.

A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite