MBM Parramatta / Bible Talks

Jesus’ return is the believer’s hope, that reaches into our present day, giving us direction and purpose. It simplifies out lives.

How will we find courage in the face of death? The Stoics say “Toughen up, keep it together, there’s no point in grieving”. The modern rationalists say “There’s nothing bad about death! It’s natural and neutral!”. Our passage exposes these approaches as deeply flawed and deceptive. We will see how Jesus offers us a tangible, plausible and incredible hope, that gives us courage to look death straight in the eye.

1 Thess 4:1-12 answers the questions how can I have the best sex and what my career ambitions ought to be. These are two areas where believers can demonstrate holiness to a watching world.

Ever had the desire to be reunited with that close family member or friend? That’s exactly how Paul felt about these Thessalonians. In the process our pouring his heart out, we also get challenged about the richness of our relationships with one another.

In 1 Thessalonians Paul shows how he not only shared the gospel of God with them but his very life. We learn that we are to 1) Speak the gospel to please God, but also 2) Love People and Share our Lives with them, and 3) Live lives worthy of God our Saviour

There's plenty of things we can be thankful for in life. In 1 Thessalonians, Paul kicks off with not only piling on reason after reason of why he is thankful. But more importantly, who he directs his thanks to.

Jesus said ‘Life does not consist in an abundance of possessions’. So what’s the alternative? Jesus provides it by giving us the instruction to seek his kingdom

Jesus return is a matter of when not if. In light of his return and the task of making disciples, Jesus lays out what faithful generosity looks like

The amazing thing about the God of the Bible is that the one who owns it all, gives it all away.