the thread that runs from the first verse to the last: because you belong to the day, live like children of the day.  Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Paul unfolds this in three movements. First, he describes the day that will shatter the world's false peace. (vv. 1-3) Second, he declares the identity that sets believers apart from the darkness. (vv. 4-5) Third, he lays out the life that befits the children of God. (vv. 6-11) The call: Live Wide Awake in a World Fast Asleep

As history continues to unfold the eternally planned purposes of God, one event looms large on the horizon: The Day of the Lord. The Thessalonians were worried that they missed it. Therefore Paul answers them providing certainty that they didn't.

Seeking what is right in their own eyes (v2-10) - The people of Dan had lost their inheritance through their disobedience to God - Josh 19:40-48; Josh 23:9-14; Jud 1:34 - The Danites were looking for false signs of affirmation for their actions - Deut 13:1-5 Doing what is right in their own eyes (v 11 - 29) - The people of Dan and the Levite violate Gods commandments - Deut 5:19, Matt 6:24; Deut 20:10. - Beware of those who do evil under the guise of religious piety - Matt 7:15; 2 Tim 3:5 Worshipping what is right in their own eyes (v 1, 30 - 31) - False worship is established in opposition to true worship as Shiloh - Josh 18:1 - Israel have abandoned God as their king - Deut 17:14-20, 1 Sam 8:7-8; Deut 5:32-33

7 Prayer rules for overcoming trouble. 1. A troubled heart: Be truthful about your troubled heart. (vv. 1-8) 2. A troubled Society: Be truthful about your troubled society. (vv. 9-11) 3. A troubled friend: Acknowledge your disappointment's. 4. Punishment for trouble: Release you Anger and Let God be the avenger (v. 15) 5. A turn from trouble: Reach out to God - not self - with Confidence (vv. 16 - 19) 6. Recognize Trouble's Character: Don't get consumed by your troubles (vv. 20-21) 7. The Solution to a Troubled Heart - Rely On, Fear, And Trust God (vv. 22-23)

Newcastle Imprint Pastor's Conference 2026: Getting it right.

Newcastle Imprint Pastor's Conference 2026: Getting it right.

Newcastle Imprint Pastor's Conference 2026: Getting it right.

Newcastle Imprint Pastor's Conference 2026: Getting it right.

Examining a healthy way to view the rapture. 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-17

The 'Eternal State' refers to the final, unending condition of things after God's plan of the ages is complete.