1: First Thessalonians: Keeping it Real

1 Thessalonians here we go! This episode is all about introductions - to the new season, to Bible handling tools, & to Paul’s letter to the Thessalonian church.Questions to Dig into over a Cup of Tea:- Read the whole letter out loud if you can, remembering that's how this letter would have been read to the Thessalonians. How did it feel to read it? What jumped out at you? What surprised you?  Was there anything that puzzled you?- Read Acts 17:1-9. How does this account of Paul's time in Thessalonica help you to put Paul's letter into context? What do you think it would have been like to be a Thessalonian Christian? - How much does Jesus' return feature in your day to day thinking at the moment? - What will it look like to take seriously both the encouragements and challenges presented through this letter? What's the prayer for your own heart as you begin time in 1 Thessalonians?Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!Click here if you’d like to receive monthly updates from us.Book Recommendation:Women of the Word by Jen WilkinIn Other News…Connect with us Facebook, Instagram or TwitterSarah is blogging about Psalm 119 here: https://sarahdargue.orgFelicity blogs here: https://boysbooksandthehomeofthebrave.blog/ Email us: [email protected] DetailsThis season is sponsored by Crossway.Crossway is a not-for-profit ministry, publishing gospel-centered, Bible-based content that honours our Savior and serves his church. For information, head to www.crossway.orgWhether you’re parenting small children, commuting to work or heading out for a run, join us for our Bible based podcast as two sisters do a 20 minute bible study, on the go, going through a book of the Bible week by week.