1 Thessalonians Part 5

http://499.924.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1-Thessalonians-Part-5-Jared-Ming.mp3   Model Hope 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18 … For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with him the believers who have died… 16 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a commanding shout…First, the believers who have died will rise from their graves. 17 Then, together with them, we who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Then we will be with the Lord forever. 18 So encourage each other with these words.(NLT) CHRIST’S RETURN RESURRECTION RAPTURE REUNION Model Readiness 1 Thessalonians 5:2-6 For you know quite well that the day of the Lord’s return will come unexpectedly, like a thief in the night… 6 So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be clearheaded… (NLT) HONOR LEADERSHIP 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work… 13 Show them great respect and wholehearted love because of their work. And live peacefully with each other.(NLT) VALUE OTHERS 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 …we urge you to warn those who are lazy, encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone. 15 See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other… (NLT) KEEP THE RIGHT ATTITUTDE 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Always be joyful. 17 Never stop praying. 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus (NLT) HONOR GOD’S GIFTS 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 Do not stifle the Holy Spirit. 20 Do not scoff at prophecies, 21 but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good. 22 Stay away from every kind of evil.(NLT)