Xu̱ju̱n xi ma joho xi kin'ekjíhi̱ xu̱ta̱ ni̱nku̱ Tesaloni̱ka̱ 2:16-17

Has Jesus already come and gone? Second Thessalonians assured fearful people who had been told a lie and that Jesus Christ’s second coming was still to come. He didn’t leave you behind. Don’t give up. This same truth keeps a fire kindled in our hearts that produces self-control, discipline, and determination to keep moving forward. Trusted Bible teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee leads us through this short, powerful book.

Join me for a three day devotional as we uncover the true meaning of Christmas. What things do you most look forward to and love about Christmas? It probably has something to do with making new memories and taking time to enjoy old ones, right? The decorations, the traditions, the celebrations with family and friends—it’s a special time of year and there’s nothing else like it. We roll our eyes when stores begin marketing the holiday months in advance, but it’s hard to blame them. Christmas is an entirely unique season, and even though we sometimes don’t want it to come at us too early, many of us can admit we also don’t want it to end. We’d rather hold on to Christmas than let it go, and it’s important to consider why.

This plan offers a 3-day journey through the book of 2 Thessalonians, making it ideal for both individual and group study.

Life is full of joy – but it can be full of hard times, too. Thankfully, we can trust that God has a plan for our lives, no matter what happens. He is our ultimate hope! In this five-day plan, you and your children will learn how to view difficulties and disappointments as small pieces of a much larger story that God is writing. Each day includes a prayer prompt, brief scripture reading and explanation, a hands-on activity, and discussion questions. Get resources on parenting, marriage, faith, and more at FocusOnTheFamily.com.