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Isaiah 41:10 "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10 is a powerful verse of reassurance, encouragement, strength and hope when walking through anything challenging. I have... Continue Reading →
Hi Friends, In today's post, I share the latest episode of my podcast with you all. In this episode, we dive into 1 Samuel 2:1-11, exploring Hannah's faith and resilience, encouraging us to find strength in God's overruling providence, his enduring favour and hope in the midst of life's challenges. Would love to hear your... Continue Reading →
Today we conclude our study through 1 Thessalonians. The final section of 1 Thessalonians 5 (verses 12-28) is packed with rich instructions from Paul to the believers in Thessalonica. Paul teaches on the attitude and actions we are to have towards church leaders and each other. He emphasizes the importance of respect, encouragement, and care... Continue Reading →
Today we get into the first half of the very last chapter of 1 Thessalonians (can be read in its entirety here). This chapter continues with a similar theme of what we saw Paul mention at the very end of chapter 4. The Thessalonians expressed concern about believers who died before Jesus returned (4:13-18). From... Continue Reading →
1 Thess 4:13-18 can be read in its entirety here. This passage addresses the second coming our Lord. The Lens through which to view such a passage When we read passages on Christ’s return, we have to remember that if God wanted us to have the chronological details of how things happened during the end,... Continue Reading →
Hi Friends, Am sharing with you all today the latest episode of my podcast. In this episode, we take time to reflect on how often we look back and give thanks and praise to God. Where does our tendency lie - does our zeal for seeking God dim when all is going well? What does... Continue Reading →
Earlier in this letter, Paul commended the Thessalonian believers for their faith. Now, in this passage, he strongly urged them to not only continue to live in ways that please God as they were doing but to do so more and more. Self-Reflection: We will never be perfect, and there will always be areas of... Continue Reading →
During Paul’s first visit to Thessalonica, some Jews stirred up a mob against him, forcing Paul and his team to leave earlier than planned. Paul had hoped to return to see the Thessalonian believers, but as we read at the end of chapter 2, Satan prevented them. Knowing the challenges the believers still faced, Paul... Continue Reading →
We have been studying the book of 1 Thessalonians. We have noted in our study that believers in Thessalonica are going through great trials for their faith in Jesus. In this section of Paul’s letter (1 Thessalonians 2:13-20), Paul addresses the persecution they face and shares his concern and hope that they stand firm in... Continue Reading →
We have been studying the book of 1 Thessalonians concerning Paul’s message to these rather young in faith Thessalonian believers about living life with eternity in mind. He exhorted them for their amazing faith through afflictions and difficulties they faced and continued to face, (Link to 1 Thessalonians 1). In this post we look at Chapter... Continue Reading →
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