My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him. Hebrews 12:5 It is very easy to grieve the Spirit of God; we do it by despising the discipline of …
“Do Not Quench the Spirit”
Do not quench the Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 The voice of the Spirit of God is as gentle as a summer breeze— so gentle that unless you are living in complete fellowship and oneness with God, you …
Praying with the Bible in Church
Thanks and Praise “Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his splendour is above the earth and the heavens” Psalm 148:13 “Rejoice always, pray continually.” 1 …
Sanctification (1)
This is the will of God, your sanctification… 1 Thessalonians 4:3 The Death Side. In sanctification God has to deal with us on the death side as well as on the life side. Sanctification requires …
Thinking of Prayer as Jesus Taught
Pray without ceasing… 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Our thinking about prayer, whether right or wrong, is based on our own mental conception of it. The correct concept is to think of prayer as the breath in …
The Cost of Sanctification
May the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely… 1 Thessalonians 5:23 When we pray, asking God to sanctify us, are we prepared to measure up to what that really means? We take the word …
The Dilemma of Obedience
Samuel was afraid to tell Eli the vision. 1 Samuel 3:15 God never speaks to us in dramatic ways, but in ways that are easy to misunderstand. Then we say, “I wonder if that is God’s voice?” Isaiah …
Intercessory Introspection
"And I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless." 1 Thessalonians 5 v 23 Your whole spirit. . ." The great mystical work of the Holy Spirit is in the dim regions of our …
1 Thessalonians 5 – Matthew Henry
The apostle exhorts to be always ready for the coming of Christ to judgment, which will be with suddenness and surprise. (1-11)He directs to several particular duties. (12-22)And concludes with …
1 Thessalonians 5
The Day of the Lord 1 Now on the topic of times and seasons, brothers and sisters, you have no need for anything to be written to you. 2 For you know quite well that the day of the Lord will come …
Goodness
See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.1 Thessalonians 5:15 - ESV Paul encourages us to do good to each other and focuses …
Rejoice Pray
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV We are to rejoice in creature-comforts, as if we …