I. In the church we’re family so let’s love with extraordinary fraternal love. 1 Thess 4:9-10

II. In the world we’re witnesses so let’s work with ordinary, diligent, dignified independence. 1 Thess 4:11-12 and 2 Thess 3:6-15

I . Foster a loving anxiety for the spiritual well-being of others, 1 Thess. 3:1-8

II. Praying scripture helps us pray in line with God’s priorities. 1 Thess. 3:9-13

1. The Tone of Paul’s prayer, 1 Thess. 3:9

2. The Intensity of Paul’s Prayer, 1 Thess. 3:10

3. The God of Paul’s Prayer, 1 Thess. 3:11

4. The Content of Paul’s Prayer, 1 Thess. 3:11-13

I. The Bible’s instruction on sexuality is not rules taught by men

II. The Bible’s instruction on sexuality is given to lead us in the will of God

III. The Bible’s instruction on sexuality is meant to prepare us for the return of Christ

When we accept the gospel as the Word of God, we must also accept that rejection and affliction is inevitable, yet the reward will be worth it.

I. Accepting the Gospel as the Word of God, 2:13

II. Rejecting the Gospel as the Word of God, 2:14-16

III. People Are the Point, 2:17-19

I. Living to Please God Grows Thick Skin, 2:1-7

II. Living to Please God Grows Tender Hearts, 2:7-12

I. Gospel-Centered and Spirit-Filled, 1:4-5

II. Imitators of Jesus and Examples to others, 1:6-8

III. Serving in the Present and Waiting for the Future, 1:9-10

I. If you want something to complain about, you can always find it in your circumstances. The background to this letter to Thessalonica. Acts 17:1-10

II. If you want something to be hopeful about, there is no end to hope in Jesus. Overview of the letter.

III. If you want something to be thankful for, learn to pray like Paul. 1 Thess 1:1-3

Prioritize God's kingdom over personal comfort (1:1-11)

Prioritize God's strength over personal difficulties (1:12-2:9)

Prioritize God's holiness over personal standards (2:10-23)

Big idea: God’s manifold wisdom is best displayed through the (local) church.

Q1: What Does the Gospel do?

Q2: Who is the Gospel for?

Q3: What’s the church for?

Q4: Where should the church be?

Q5: How do we get gospel-centered churches everywhere?

I. Life Is Full of Grief, Gen 49:28-50:1-14

II. We Are Culpable for Our Evil Decisions , Gen 50:15-21

III. God is Absolutely Sovereign and Means for Good What Men Mean for Evil, Gen 50:18-26.