Weekly Challenge -2 Thess 2:13-17

Life Group,

Great participation and discussion on Saturday.  Thank you for the input on 2 Thessalonians 2: 13-17.

In our passage of study, Paul was telling the young Thessalonian church (and us) to stand firm, know the word/truth, and hold tight to sound teaching. 

So we looked up seven passages of Paul’s teaching to see how we can stand firm, know the truth, and hold tight to sound teaching.  Here is a list of some of the truths:

Love rules, above all, trust Jesus, love comes from the heart, be humble, live in the Spirit not the law, know where you get the power, be in step, do good, do what is right even when it is tough, don’t give up, all decisions have consequences, be changed, act different, encourage, have a pleasing attitude, meditate on THRPPGEW, pursue righteousness, stay strong, be steadfast, be on guard, stand firm in the faith, be strong, be courageous, and do everything in love.

Wow.  That is sound teaching.  My challenge this week is to read through this list every morning.  Allow it to be your truth, the teaching you can hold on to, the reason why you can stand firm.

Be intentional.

Travis

Weekly Challenge -2 Thessalonians 2:6-12

Life Group Community:

In our passage and discussion this week, Paul was reminding the young Thessalonian church (and us) to be patient, live with hope, and trust in God. 

There is evil and wickedness in the world and there will be a future climax of lawlessness which will follow the removal of the restrainer.  However, it is still in God's control.  If fact, the evil and wickedness will be removed by the breath of God when it is time. 

This knowledge should give the church hope.  The challenge for the week is to focus on living with hope.  To accomplish this challenge, you need to know the source of hope.  Use this prescription for patience and hope found in Isaiah 41:10 to meet the challenge for the week.

Prescription for Patience and Hope (Isaiah 41:10)
Sunday	“Do not be afraid”
Monday	“I am with you”
Tuesday	“Do not be dismayed”
Wednesday	“I am your God”
Thursday	“I will strengthen you”
Friday	“I will help you”
Saturday	“I will uphold you with my righteous right hand”

Be intentional.

Travis