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1 Thessalonians

Nov 28

2008

Signing Off

Posted by Linda Bailey in REAP, blessing, 1 Thessalonians

Instead of just saying 'Bye' and moving straight on to the next task we need to complete, imagine if we stopped and shared our hopes and desires for the people we are departing from.

1 Thessalonians 5.12-28

Reference: v.23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (NIV Bible)

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Nov 27

2008

Sleep Walking

Posted by Linda Bailey in REAP, passion, 1 Thessalonians

While it's cute to watch a baby fall asleep, it's absolutely hilarious when you see it happen to an adult!

1 Thessalonians 4.13-5.11

Reference: v. 5.6 So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, butlet us be alert and self-controlled. (NIV Bible)

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Nov 27

2008

Continual Encouragement

Posted by Linda Bailey in REAP, perseverance, encouragement, 1 Thessalonians

Often when you come to a familiar passage like this you often think, what more can I gain from these words? Haven't I heard them all before?

1 Thessalonians 4.1-12

Reference: v.1 Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more. (NIV Bible)

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Nov 26

2008

Indebted Forever

Posted by Linda Bailey in REAP, love, encouragement, 1 Thessalonians

While our faith in God is essential to us, it can also be a great encouragement to others.

1 Thessalonians 2.17-3.13

Reference: v.6 But Timothy has just now come to us from you and has brought good news about your faith and love. He has told us that you always have pleasant memories of us and that you long to see us, just as we also long to see you. (NIV Bible)

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Nov 25

2008

Measure Of Success

Posted by Linda Bailey in strengths, REAP, love, 1 Thessalonians

Our culture is always pushing the 'bigger, better, stronger' idea but it's important for us to not get suckered into only following just these values.

1 Thessalonians 2.1-16

Reference: v.1 You know, brothers, that our visit to you was not a failure. (NIV Bible)

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Nov 24

2008

Something Deeper

Posted by Linda Bailey in Spirit, REAP, listen, 1 Thessalonians

The Holy Spirit is often weaving a message through our everyday activities. We just need to open ourselves up to the Spirit sharing something deeper with us.

1 Thessalonians 1.1-10

Reference: v.5a ...because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. (NIV Bible)

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