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Wednesday in the Word with Krisan Marotta is
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1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Handling community
Paul closes this letter with what appears to be an arbitrary list of exhortations. However, the list follows a theme, as Paul explains how a church community should treat each other.
Who are you listening to?
Today we often seek preachers who tell us stories, make us laugh, and tickle our ears with poetry and platitudes. We would rather listen to Jon Stewart than Jonathan Edwards. We ought to think critically about how far we have slipped down the slope of valuing style over substance.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 The Day of the Lord
Paul explains what it means to be alert, awake and prepared for judgment day: have faith. Christians know how the world will end and we do not have to fear it. Jesus died for us so that we might live with him.
Do we work at sanctification? A lesson in discernment
Examining the connection between ideas is a useful tool for Bible study and discernment. As practice in discernment, find the wrong turn in the following argument.
How to prepare teaching notes
Ultimately, how you handle your speaking notes will depend on personal preference. As you experiment, here are some ideas that may help you find your style and prepare like a pro.
1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Handling Work
Paul deals with a second issues related to how live as a Christian: work. His advice is strive to follow God, rather than impact the world.
Krisan MAROTTA
Like Ezra, I have set my hear to “study the Law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach His statutes” (Ezra 7:10).
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