1 Thessalonians 3:6-13: Paul's prayer for the Thessalonians expresses Joy in Thanksgiving for the Faith and Love of these young Christians. His prayer helps us see what we have in Christ, what we still lack and need and what we will need in the future. 

1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5; The Apostle Paul wants these new christians to be established in the faith of Jesus Christ. In this passage he gives four reasons why they should be firmly rooted in Jesus. The application of this passage is the same for all christians in every age. 

1 Thessalonians 2:1-16; Paul discusses the manner of ministry--he was a Gospel Parent to the believers at Thessalonica. And he commends the child like reception of the Gospel of the Thessalonians. 

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Paul is delightfully encouraged that the Thessalonians are thriving as young Christians-they are expressing faith, love and hope-even under persecution. The Apostle gives us an encouraging look at what it means to be a Christian 

1 Samuel 31:1-13; in the final chapter of 1 Samuel King Saul dies with all of his sons. Yahweh had seemingly forgotten about his promise to Israel. But even in the midst of turmoil we get glimpses of Yahweh's mercy and continual care for his people. 

1 Samuel 29:1-30:31; Kings are not suppose to be rejected, they are not suppose to be depressed and oppressed. But that is the story of Anointed King David. He is rejected by the world and his own people. He is Dejected because of his failures and circumstances. But the final word on David is not the bad times, but the good. And even better he points us to the greater King: King Jesus. 

1 Samuel 28:3-25; Saul is desperate for a word from God, but all of his pleas have been met with silence. He thinks that he is the unwitting victim but is reminded in Supernatural ways that he is the culprit. And the really scary thing about this passage isn't the witch or the ghost, but the God who judges. 

1 Samuel 26:1-25; David has learned so much in just two chapters. He's learned even more to wait on the LORD and be patient with his deliverance. He's just the kind of King we need, not the one we deserve.