Scripture: Luke 14:1-33

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-2:20, Paul has only positive things to say about the Thessalonian church.They turned to God from idols and are waiting on Jesus to return from heaven to deliver us from the wrath to come. Jesus conquers death and delivers us from death. We need to remember this. Today is the day of salvation. There is an urgency. God has provided you a way to escape through His Son. We are all answerable to God. God tests us in a way that we will get stronger -- producing character, endurance and hope.Paul exhorted them to walk in a manner worthy of God.

Scripture: Luke 13:20-35 Luke 14:1-6 John 10:9, Jesus answers the question they ask: "Will the number of those saved be few?" In a surprising way, He redirects back to the questioner saying to them: "You strive to enter through the narrow door". Jesus is the narrow door and will not give them a way to judge the Almighty God. Jesus expresses sorrow for Jerusalem and heals a man with dropsy on the Sabbath.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5:11, Paul communicates his joy in learning that the Thessalonians are well-grounded in their faith and love toward others. He urges them to walk and please God more and more, as their sanctification is the will of God. They are to aspire to live quietly, to mind their own affairs and to work with their hand as they increase in abounding love for one another. Also included is a discussion on the coming of the Lord, the meaning of the Rapture and the Day of the Lord. They are to encourage one another and build one another with these truths.

Scripture: Luke 12:49-13:21, Jesus explains that the baptism He gives, and will go through, will not cause peace -- it will cause division. His death on the cross will result in fire poured out on Him (i.e. the wrath of God) and is a baptism "by fire" done for believers. In these days, the Holy Spirit convicts us of sin, righteousness and judgment. It is as if we are living in the days of Noah. Judgement is coming for sure and the only safe place on the Last Day will be the "fire break" (burned out area) in the shadow of the Cross. God saves those who seek refuge in His Son. The Lord's Supper is the cross of Jesus made present while we wait for Jesus to return on the Last Day. This is just one of the teachings in this lesson.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1-2, The Thessalonian church has turned to God from idols and eagerly waiting for Jesus to return from heaven to deliver us from the wrath to come. Paul has only positive things to say. He reminds them that wrath is coming and the today is the day of salvation. God has provided you a way to escape thru His Son. We are all answerable to God. God tests our hearts so that we will get stronger. This results in our suffering that produces character, endurance and hope.

Scripture: Colossians 4

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-25

Scripture: Luke 12:13-48, Jesus teaches through the Rich Fool parable which inheritance is most important. Eternal life is a person, not a place. This person is your heavenly inheritance. Why do humans want to be independent and store up enough not to depend on God each day?. Anxiety and worry are powerless and cannot add an hour to your life. Mercy is the essence of the commandments. These are among the teachings of Jesus in this segment.