Oct. 15, 2023

2 Thessalonians 1:3-10

Lord Jesus, How Long?

Matthew 24:36, Psalm 122:6, Psalm 83:1-18, Matthew 24:3-14

1. Reason to Boast and Be Thankful (vs. 3, 4)

A. We should give thanks

B. Faith and Love is growing

C. We boast in the gathered church

2 Corinthians 7:14

2. Evidence of the Righteous Judgment of God (vs. 5-10)

A. Judgment is Real

Romans 2:1-5

1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Acts 5:40-41

B. The Great Avenger

Hebrews 10:29-31

A day is coming, when there will be justice and not our deluded format of justice. God’s holy justice will be brought to bear on the abuses in this world.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

C. Our Hope and Everyone’s only hope

Romans 5:8-10

3. Praying that God’s Glory Will Be Seen (vs. 11, 12)

A. God Is making Us Worthy

B. God is Making Us Able

C. To Bring Glory

Psalm 83:16

1 Corinthians 6:20

Matthew 5:16

John 17:1-5

Reflection:

1. What has been on your mind as you have considered what is taking place in Israel? What goes through your mind and heart as you think of the second coming of Jesus?

2. Take a moment and think about the Scriptural fact that Jesus will avenge all wrongs against His people the church when He comes.

Follow UP in the Word through the Week…

Monday:

Read: Psalm 122

Take some time today and pray for the peace of Jerusalem. 

Tuesday:

Read: Psalm 83

In verses 9-12, past enemies of Israel are described along with their fate. The following are verses that describe these. Take some time to read their accounts to help you understand this Psalm and the plea that it is to the LORD. Sisera (Judges 5); Oreb and Zeeb (Judges 7:25); Zebah and Zalmunna (Judges 8:18-21). Who were the judges in Israel in these chapters?

Wednesday:

Read: Acts 5:40-41

Are you willing to suffer for the name of Jesus? Are you willing to count it an honor like these early followers of His?

Thursday:

Read: Hebrews 10:29-31

What picture of God are we given by these verses? Is there anything in your life that you have held onto that you should let go because of the truth of these verses?

Friday:

Read: Romans 5:8-10

What has God done according to these verses? Where do you stand currently because of the truth of these verses?

Saturday:

Read: 1 Corinthians 6:20

How do you “glorify God with your body?”