‘Entrusted With The Good News.’
1 Thessalonians 2:2-5.
a) 1 Thessalonians 2:2. Apostle Paul and his team had gone through much suffering in Philippi.
b) 1 Thessalonians 2:2. Even they were still under much pressure they had the courage, and were bold in God, to speak the Good News to the Thessalonians.
c) 1 Thessalonians 2:3. The Word of God that Apostle Paul gave was not:-
1- Erroneous.
2- Impure.
3- Trickery.
d) 1 Thessalonians 2:4. God had tested Apostle Paul and his team and found them fit to be entrusted with the Good News.
e) 1 Thessalonians 2:4. They spoke to please God Who tested their hearts.
f) 1 Thessalonians 2:5. Apostle Paul and his team did not flatter.
g) 1 Thessalonians 2:5. Apostle Paul and his team were not trying to get money from people.
(This QT makes me think about the privilege of being Entrusted With The Good News and the responsibility of that trust)
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‘We Will Be Judged.’
2 Timothy 4:1.
a) These are solemn words to remember.
b) We need to consider God and our Lord Jesus Christ.
c) The Lord Jesus Christ will Judge the living people and the dead people when He appears.
d) The Lord Jesus Christ will establish God’s Kingdom.
(This Second one reminds me that I Will Be Judged)
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Chris.
Servants of the Lord, whatever their ministry, do face times of much pressure. If they did not face these times they would probably not grow much. When facing pressure, Grace is needed and Courage is needed. Pressure does not mean that it is time to quit or to take a holiday. Times of pressure should draw us closer to God endeavouring to discover what He is saying to us or what He wants from us.
