The Way-An in-depth study of God's Word with Paul Orr

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Paul now transitions from the Thessalonians being led to Christ, being established in Christ to now walking in Christ. What good is it to be led to Christ, established in Christ if we are not going to live every day for Christ. 

Paul first tells them that God's will for their life is that they would be holy. That they are to be separated from the world and separated to God. This is God's will for all of us. 

The first necessary step of obedience needed for our holiness is to abstain from all sexual immorality. We do this through self-control that comes from the Holy Spirit. If we walk in the Spirit, we will not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 

May we all be holy to the glory of God. 

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Zechariah receives the last of his visions. All took place in one night. Sometime after the series of visions, Zechariah is given instructions to make a crown of gold and silver. The person that ultimately wears this crown will be both king and priest over Israel. Never in all of Israels history has there been a person who was both king and priest. This crown is symbolic and looks ahead to when Jesus returns and set up His kingdom. 

As believers, we have much to look forward to. There is a kingdom yet to come that will be filled with perfect peace and justice. The knowledge of the glory of the Lord will cover the earth. 

Maranatha

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We spent much time in this study looking at love and what it means biblically. True biblical, Christian love has no trace of self. It is selfless in every way. True biblical love focuses on the welfare of others to the glory of God. 

Paul prays that the believers in the Thessalonian church would both increase and abound in true Christian love. This prayer applies to us as well. To increase and abound in love will only happen in the life of a believer as we abide in Christ: as we know His word and as we live in obedience to His word.

May we all increase and abound in the love of Christ. 

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In this study, we are faced with some big challenges. We have been wonderfully saved. We are a new creation in Christ. Are we walking in God's ways? Are we living our lives according to God's word? We have been saved so greatly by God's amazing grace. With grace comes great responsibility. 

Are we building our lives on Jesus? Are we battling with discouragement? Are we facing insurmountable obstacles? Be encouraged. God finishes the good work that He has begun in us. 

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Paul now begins to transition from the birth and nurturing of this young church to the establishing and encouraging of this young church. Here we will see much of the pastoral heart of Paul.

It is great to see people get saved. But it does not end there. Once a person is justified the process of sanctification immediately begins. It is then that we are to obediently make disciples to the glory of God. We must help to establish and encourage young believers. 

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The time of exile had come to an end. The Jews were now free to return to Israel. However, many had become accustomed to the comforts of Babylon. They chose to remain in the comfort of Babylon rather than returning to the hard, challenging work of rebuilding the temple. Rather than respond in humble obedience to God's call, they chose to remain in the comfort and security of a pagan society.

The same is true for us today. Many know the call of God, yet we choose comfort over humble obedience to Jesus and His word. So often personal comfort means far more than the glory of God.

Are you ready to obediently answer the call of God?

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Zechariah is the 2nd post exile prophet sent to the nation of Israel. Both Haggia and Zechariah ministered at approximately the same time. Haggai challenged the people to re-start the building of the temple. Zechariah encouraged them to complete the rebuilding of the temple. Completing the work that God has called us to is critical in being all that God has called us to be.

Before Zechariah encourages to complete the temple, he challenges them to repent. God is far more interested in the people then what the people can do for Him. God is always more interested in the servant than the service.

Furthermore, no great work of God can continue or come to completion when repentance remains to be acted upon. The key to repentance is to not delay. Once the Holy Spirit convicts us of the need to repent, we must immediately return to God and He will return to us.

What great work has God set before us in these last days?

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Paul continues to write to the Thessalonians about how they received the gospel. They first received the word of with both the hearing of the ear and with their hearts. 

Paul also speaks to them about persecution. All true believers will indeed face persecution. As persecution comes our way, we must remember that God is sovereign. Any persecution that He allows into our lives is no doubt allowed for our good and God's glory.

We indeed have dark days in front of us. As God's remnant church, we must stay strong in Jesus. We must know God's word and live in obedience to His word. We must never lose hope. Jesus is coming soon!

Maranatha

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In this verse we see the importance of the word of God in the work of God. Every work of God begins with the word of God. Paul and company did not come to the Thessalonians with gimmicks, sleight of hand or bait and switch. They came to them with Jesus and His word. As a result, God did a great work among the Thessalonians. 

For us, is Jesus and His word enough. There is so much in the church today that distracts and detracts from the word of God. Where is our heart? Is Jesus and His word enough?

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We now conclude the short book of Haggai. While small, there are many great lessons found here. First, we do not just start a work for God, we must be diligent to finish the work that God calls us to. We need to be strong. We need to work hard. And we must fear God in every endeavor He calls us to. Remember that God's work begins with His word. The work continues with His word. And the work is completed according to His word.

Next, five times in this book, the people are challenged to consider their ways. Have you considered your ways? What path are you on? Are you living for Jesus? The days are short. Make every day count for Jesus. 

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