Foundations of Christian Life, Part 3 (Lessons from Paul) – 1&2 Thessalonians
The community of believers have responsibilities one toward another which Paul slips in across the two letters but are not to be missed. Not to harp, but he does speak again of love and interacting with others as well as of doing good, and the Holy Spirit.
Living the Christian Life in Community – Church membership
What are you looking for in a church home? What do you most appreciate about your church home?
Foundations of Christian Life, Part 2 (Lessons from Paul) – 1&2 Thessalonians
There were a couple of other things that stood out to me though, also as foundations of our Christian Life. Paul speaks of the word of God at work in believers, and he speaks of the power and joy of the Holy Spirit.
Foundations of Christian Life (Lessons from Paul) – 1&2 Thessalonians
Paul commends the Thessalonians on their living in faith, love, hope and perseverance. They set an example for us to consider and they set a challenge before us.
Leadership Lessons from Paul, Part 4 - 1&2 Thessalonians
I guess I am amazed at how many important aspects Paul shares about leadership. I’ve got over 15 just from 1st and 2nd Thessalonians, and I am trying to limit these to finishing today. I suppose that some are gifts or natural to some of us and others we have to work on, with those lists being different for each of us.
Leadership Lessons from Paul, Part 3 - 1&2 Thessalonians
Paul was quite a guy. He started life as a pharisee and ends it being an example to emulate. This is a great point to consider when we find that people don’t change.
Leadership Lessons from Paul, Part 2 - 1&2 Thessalonians
Any group that we belong to is an opportunity to be a model of Christ for others to see, to share our lives and be accountable, to train others up in faith and love. Let’s not stutter about and say that we are not leaders or not worthy of such things.
Leadership Lessons from Paul in 1&2 Thessalonians - Part 1
As I study through 1 & 2 Thessalonians, there are a number of things which stand out. The first that struck me was the pastoral leadership that Paul exhibits in both of the letters.
A Colt for Christ - Matthew 21: 1-11
It is more likely that the bonding and companionship aspect of donkeys was the cause for the colt and mother to be tied together. Apparently, donkeys have strong attachment bonds and need to be around their companions so they do not suffer from separation. It makes a strong point that Christ came to reconcile us to the Father, who did not want to be separated from us.
Noah's Zoo - Genesis 6-9
How could we have a month of animal stories of the Bible and not look at Noah? Animals galore.
Sick to death of Manna and Quail - Numbers 11
Throughout the books of Moses, the Israelites complained. They were consumed with the ‘good’ they had when they lived in Egypt. Let’s put that another way: they were consumed with how well-off they were when they were slaves…slaves.
A donkey's angelic vision - Numbers 22: 21-39
God opens the mouth of the donkey; he uses extraordinary means to capture our attention too. But those around us who need us to understand, should not have to use extraordinary means for us to consider them and take notice of them.
Pigs lost as man lives - Mark 5:1-20
The battle was on, yet it was already over. They had their orders but could no longer carry them out. The legion surrendered at the sound of Jesus. They chose pigs over the man. Jesus transforms lives.
Ravens feed Elijah - 1 Kings 17:1-7
In the times of abject poverty of life, he is the one who sent us, accompanied us, and then leads us out to a new time.