Season 6: 1 Thessalonians •
Season 6: 1 Thessalonians •
Paul's first letter to a fledging church in Thessalonica is a beautifully moving, and deeply encouraging letter, assuring new Christians of how loved and secure they are in Christ, and urging them to live lives worthy of the Kingdom of God. There's encouragement and challenge around every corner, as we're swept up, together with the Thessalonians, into the glorious anticipation of Christ's return.
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“And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe.”
— Paul
Resources for You
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14 Passages to Read when you're Doubting your Salvation
A collection of verses across Scripture to encourage and assure amidst doubt.
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Brother Andrew: Behind Enemy Lines
Brother Andrew’s biography, detailing how the gospel has gone out with power & conviction behind the Iron Curtain over the last six decades.
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Open Doors
A charity dedicated to supporting and resourcing persecuted Christians around the world.
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Scripture Songs: Caroline Cobb
1 Thessalonians sweeps us up into the bigger Bible story as we wait for Christ to return. Caroline beautifully tells that bigger story through song.
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
— Paul
The Book List
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We Recommend...
Here are some of our top picks for books that might help you dig into and explore this season further. Great for home groups, further study or with the family.
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The Biggest Story Bible Storybook
Beginning in Genesis and ending with Revelation, Kevin DeYoung provides engaging retellings of various Bible stories, explaining how they fit into the overarching storyline. Each reading is coupled with beautiful illustrations by award-winning artist Don Clark and concludes with a reflective prayer.
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Side by Side
Written out of the conviction that friends are the best helpers, Ed Welch equips believers to share their burdens with one another through gentle words of wisdom and kind acts of love. This book is written for those eager to see God use ordinary relationships and conversations between ordinary Christians to work extraordinary miracles in the lives of his people.
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The Dawn of Heaven Breaks
Our age lives for the present. Christians look forward to the future. This beautifully presented anthology by Sharon James gathers together some of the hymns and Bible passages that have been of most comfort to those who are facing illness, aging and death. A perfect companion to help fix your gaze on Christ’s return.
