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Episodes
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Intro
"The Second Advent: Death is not the end" | Douglas
Jacoby: https://youtu.be/1vegPVTFGCA
1. Questions about the second coming
i. The Sleepers
• The sleepers are safe
• You will be with them/them with you
• God is powerful and trustworthy
• These facts can be an encouragement
ii. The Times and Dates
• Date not known
• Inexorable
2. Responses to the gift of eternal life
• You are in the light - live that way
• Live a life of faith, love, hope
• Confidence in salvation
• Live together with Jesus - now and eternally
• These facts can be an encouragement
Conc - Reflect on vv9-10
He died so we have life eternal - now and for ever
Jesus is the key - 4:14, 16; 5:9-10
• Question: Are you afraid of death? Are you afraid of the
judgment? Does it bother you that you do not know
when Jesus is coming back?
• Question: How can you allow these truths to inspire you
and build open another up?
• Question: What does it mean to you to ‘put on’ faith,
love and hope?
• For more information read: “What’s the truth about
heaven and hell?”: https://amzn.eu/fZgPEsm
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God bless, Malcolm
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
1. Faith gets stronger when we get upset
2. Faith gets stronger when we act
Introduction, v1
Paul’s emotional state because suffering mentioned 2:14ff
“We could stand it not longer”
What kinds of things make you say something like, “I can’t stand it any
longer!”?
What are the things, as a Christian, that make you act because you can
‘stand it no longer’?
1. Faith gets stronger when we get upset
2. Faith gets stronger when we act
A. Sacrifice
Sending Timothy
Riots last time
Jealous Jews unlikely to be any less jealous
Travel; time; energy
B. Risk
What if it does not work / rejected?
Outcome uncertain
In the end this is our faith in action
Applications
Pray for one another
Take action to strengthen and encourage on another
Do so because of love, gently and with compassion
Do not charge in, but do not stand by and watch
Speak truth: “Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak
truthfully to your neighbour, for we are all members of one body.” (Ephesians
4:25 NIV11)
Conclusion, v5
We have an opponent
Not to be feared, but respected
Jesus cared and acted - personal sacrifice for us.....
“When God could stand it no longer...”
Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we
learn in community.
Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical,
practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email:
[malcolm@malcolmcox.org](mailto:malcolm@malcolmcox.org).
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Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
You have found a daily devotional podcast on 1 Thessalonians. These recordings
accompany the teaching and preaching series for the Thames Valley and Watford
churches of Christ.
The brief devotionals are aimed at encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives
worthy of God” 1 Thessalonians 2:12
“We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labour
prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1
Thessalonians 1:3 NIV11
More notes, lessons and resources can be found here:
www.malcolmcox.org
“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:28 NIV11)
God bless, Malcolm
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
You have found a daily devotional podcast on 1 Thessalonians. These recordings
accompany the teaching and preaching series for the Thames Valley and Watford
churches of Christ.
The brief devotionals are aimed at encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives
worthy of God” 1 Thessalonians 2:12
“We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labour
prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1
Thessalonians 1:3 NIV11
More notes, lessons and resources can be found here:
www.malcolmcox.org
“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:28 NIV11)
God bless, Malcolm
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
You have found a daily devotional podcast on 1 Thessalonians. These recordings
accompany the teaching and preaching series for the Thames Valley and Watford
churches of Christ.
The brief devotionals are aimed at encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives
worthy of God” 1 Thessalonians 2:12
“We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labour
prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1
Thessalonians 1:3 NIV11
More notes, lessons and resources can be found here:
www.malcolmcox.org
“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:28 NIV11)
God bless, Malcolm
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
You have found a daily devotional podcast on 1 Thessalonians. These recordings
accompany the teaching and preaching series for the Thames Valley and Watford
churches of Christ.
The brief devotionals are aimed at encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives
worthy of God” 1 Thessalonians 2:12
“We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labour
prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1
Thessalonians 1:3 NIV11
More notes, lessons and resources can be found here:
www.malcolmcox.org
“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:28 NIV11)
God bless, Malcolm
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Friday Jan 27, 2023
You have found a daily devotional podcast on 1 Thessalonians. These recordings
accompany the teaching and preaching series for the Thames Valley and Watford
churches of Christ.
The brief devotionals are aimed at encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives
worthy of God” 1 Thessalonians 2:12
“We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labour
prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1
Thessalonians 1:3 NIV11
More notes, lessons and resources can be found here:
www.malcolmcox.org
“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:28 NIV11)
God bless, Malcolm
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
You have found a daily devotional podcast on 1 Thessalonians. These recordings
accompany the teaching and preaching series for the Thames Valley and Watford
churches of Christ.
The brief devotionals are aimed at encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives
worthy of God” 1 Thessalonians 2:12
“We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labour
prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1
Thessalonians 1:3 NIV11
More notes, lessons and resources can be found here:
www.malcolmcox.org
“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:28 NIV11)
God bless, Malcolm