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In the books of 1st & 2nd Thessalonians, you meet a church who are going through some storms. Severe persecution is threatening their lives, and they are clinging to the promise that Jesus is coming back. This promise is from the Promise Keeper…He IS coming back. The Thessalonians had to learn to live with this hope as they lived their lives in the now.

How can something so good go so bad? As 1st Kings unfolds, and the Kingdom of Israel declines and divides, it’s easy to wonder why these mighty kings didn’t just seek God. If we could answer that question about ourselves first, we might begin to understand what went wrong in Israel. Join Through the Word for clear explanation and compelling application as we guide you through 1st Kings 12-22.

After centuries of conquest and struggle, King David united the twelve tribes of Israel into a kingdom and led them into a golden era as a nation. 1 and 2 Kings recounts what happened over the next 400 years: from the prosperity of Solomon's reign, to civil war and the construction of temples, to worshipping other gods. Through it all, the books point to this resounding truth—Our God Reigns.

This part of the reading plan includes selected chapters from each book of the Bible from 1 Kings to Psalms. Reading some of each book will give us insight into all of the Bible. We will discover that it contains both stories and instruction and will help us understand God and ourselves better.

These readings from Scripture Union Peninsular Malaysia are written from the thoughts and insights of Asian writers. Paul lays down the priorities and principles of leadership in the church, and for dealing with practical matters in church life. He emphasises the personal life and example of the leader, not methods or techniques, with himself as the role-model.

In this devotional series, pastor Gregg Matte take us on a passage by passage journey through the First Letter of John. Practical, biblical, analytical, spiritual. Your whole understanding of this important book of the Bible is about to receive a major boost towards living the eternal truths contained within it. On this second plan of the series we will learn how to walk in the light every day.

You and your spouse are as unique as God is creative. He designed you with distinction. God joined you for a purpose and destined you, together, for greatness. Enjoy this 7-day reading plan, specifically crafted to help you develop a greater, more purpose-focused, not problem-focused, relationship.

Over the course of 10 days, alongside passages from 1–2 Peter: Living Hope in a Hard World by Lydia Brownback, dig deeper into the books of 1–2 Peter and learn how God uses hope, humility, and holiness to prepare believers for their final home in heaven.

This part of the reading plan includes selected chapters from each book of the Bible from Genesis to 2 Samuel. Reading some of each book will give us insight into all of the Bible. We will discover that it contains both stories and instruction and will help us understand God and ourselves better.

Waiting is hard for everyone. In 1 & 2 Thessalonians, Paul addresses a community restless for Jesus' return. But he doesn't tell the church when Jesus will be back. Instead, he offers guidance on how to make the most of our time on earth while waiting for his return.

Living out your faith at work is challenging and difficult, especially in the secular workplace. We are often encouraged to leave our faith and beliefs at home. But that isn’t at all what we are called to do as Christ-followers, is it? In this study, we explore the teachings of the Bible and discover 5 insights to help you live your faith and honor God while still pleasing your boss.

No matter what trials come our way, we can rise up and stand firm in our faith. In fact, part two of this 4-part Bible Plan from Pastor Amy Groeschel is designed to help you grow in your knowledge of God, expand your love for Him, and give you the courage to live out the truth of Scripture in every season—especially the heavy ones.

Does it seem like the world could collapse at any moment? Paul gave God’s answer in two letters to the Thessalonians. A sudden crisis and danger kept Paul separated from these new believers. Paul's letters encourage believers to persevere in the cause of Christ, expecting His return. Discover how our choices to faithfully obey God could impact our times and future generations.

This study delves into the biblical narrative about Moses, highlighting the enduring nature of God's promises despite adversity. It explores the Israelites' journey from promise to challenges in Egypt, the worsening situation under a new Pharaoh, and God's providence in preserving Moses. It concludes by discussing the parallel between Moses and Jesus in Hebrews 3:1-6, emphasizing Jesus as the ultimate Mediator and Redeemer.

This 6-day plan will walk you through the books of 1 & 2 Thessalonians. Each day is accompanied by a short video that explains what’s happening in the text. In this plan, you'll learn about the transformative power of the Gospel to endure persecution and live a life of godliness rooted in the hope of Christ's return.

The Apostle John had one clear message in his letters: Love one another. In the letters of 1, 2, and 3 John, the beloved disciple encouraged followers of Christ to love God by following His commands, and to love and honor fellow believers. John’s message is incredibly relevant to us today, offering insight to us as we seek to live like Jesus lived and love like Jesus loved.

What do you wonder about God, yourself and everything else that fills our world? Genesis declares the whole story: the God who graciously creates splendor is also the God who lovingly redeems His creation from sin, giving us hope for our lives and the world. Spend 10 days exploring God’s intended bliss; first created, and now revealed, to call all people to live under His love, authority and blessing.

Most believers have a goal to read the entire Bible, but the goal can seem daunting at first! In this plan you can read the entire Bible over a 3-year period as you commit to just one or two chapters a day.

Most believers have a goal to read the entire Bible, but the goal can seem daunting at first! In this plan you can read the entire Bible over a 3-year period as you commit to just one or two chapters a day.

Paul looked at the culture that was heading down the wrong path in regard to sexuality and offered God's GRACE & God's TRUTH.

1, 2, & 3 John are all about Jesus! This 10-day plan will walk you through the books of 1, 2, & 3 John by reading just a chapter or two a day. Each day is accompanied by a short devotional and video that explains what’s happening and shows you how each part of the story points to Jesus and his Gospel.

The New Testament books of 1, 2 and 3 John have a recurring theme: love. The author speaks repeatedly of Jesus’s command for believers to love one another. Christian believers should stand apart from the rest of the world, characterized by God’s love. This six-day devotional explores John’s words in his three epistles, offering tangible ways to show God’s love to fellow believers.

Near the end of his life, John, the last living apostle, wrote a Gospel. And it seems some people were distorting it. John writes to believers caught in the aftermath, bringing clarity and commentary on what he wrote. He shows them what it looks like to be people of light and life instead of people of death and darkness. This plan takes us through 1 John and how to live in the face of distorted Christianity.

John, the last living apostle, wrote a Gospel, and it seems some people were distorting it. John writes to believers, bringing clarity and commentary on what he wrote. He shows them what it looks like to be people of light and life instead of people of death and darkness. This plan in the series takes us through 1 John and how to live in the face of distorted Christianity.

Who am I? What am I doing? Whether we’re facing a season of change, pain, loss, or just the regular hard stuff of life, we want certainty and solid footing in answering questions about our identity and purpose. In Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus, he firmly roots our being and our doing in the person and work of Jesus so that we can answer those big questions.