This morning we finish Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians.

Paul goes out on a high note. You often remember the last words of a letter

because that’s the most recent part you have reflected upon.

Summarize this section: Paul ends his letter positively, telling the church

to trust God’s power and grace at work in their lives and to love and care

for one another. Paul ends his letter positively, telling the church to

trust God’s power and grace at work in their lives and to love and care for

one another.

1 Thessalonians 5:23–28 (ESV) 23 Now may the God of peace himself sanctify

you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept

blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is

faithful; he will surely do it. 25 Brothers, pray for us. 26 Greet all the

brothers with a holy kiss. 27 I put you under oath before the Lord to have

this letter read to all the brothers. 28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ

be with you.

Paul Concludes His Letter with God-Centered Hope for Frail Believers