I rejoice in your Word as one who finds great treasure. Ps. 119:162
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For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven….And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words. (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18)
Take a peek into the heart of the apostle Paul as you read his words of comfort and encouragement to the church he had just planted in Thessalonica. Because of persecution, he had been forced to leave the new believers, yet his heart and mind were still with them. Paul addresses their struggles with persecution and their confusion over false teachings concerning Christ's return. He patiently answers questions that were looming in their minds (and perhaps in yours). He lovingly gives commands for exemplary living while awaiting “that day” when all believers will be united with one another and with the Lord Jesus Christ
You were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver and gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot. 1 Peter 1:18-19
Peter’s letters were written to believers who were suffering persecution and needed encouragement to live victorious lives in difficult times. Peter presents Christ as the precious, living cornerstone of our faith, as the writing copy over which we are to trace our lives, and as our hope so we may glorify God in our lives.
Peter’s second letter and Jude were both written to expose, confront, and encourage believers not to be deceived by false teaching in the church. These letters are very applicable to our day and do not mince words concerning the doom of false teachers. These are spots in your love feasts, while they feast with you without fear, serving only themselves. They are clouds without water, carried about by the winds; late autumn trees without fruit, twice dead pulled up by the roots, raging waves of the sea foaming up their own shame; wandering stars for whom is reserved the blackness of darkness forever.
Oh come, let us sing to the Lord!
Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Psalm 95:1
The lessons on Psalms were written to give an overview and introduction to the various types of Psalms and to help you feel more at home in navigating and understanding the book. The Psalms help us express our gratitude and praise to God, but they also help us know how to approach God when we have questions, concerns, troubles, and hurts. As you study the Psalms, you will find praise on every page of the book and it will help you to put praise on every page of your life.
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