The New Testament in 50 days – day 34

Our daily reading at the Bronze level today is 1 Thessalonians 4.  Here’s what jumped out at me as I read:

• Is there a more pertinent passage in the New Testament for our day than 1Thess 4:3-8?  Notice: sexual sin violates God’s will for us (v.3); it dishonors us (v. 4); it’s beneath us as believers, since it’s indicative of a pagan lifestyle (v. 5); it cheats our fellow brothers & sisters (v. 6); it contradicts our calling (v. 7); and finally, none of this is mere human opinion, but rather God’s Word to us, AND He has given us His Holy Spirit to enable us to live up to this calling! (v. 8)  This passage is NOT to condemn us; it’s to help us live the good life God wants, and His grace enables, for us!
• 1 Thess. 4:13-14 opens a very important topic: what about those who have died?  Thank God for the comfort that permeates the rest of the chapter!
• Verses 15-17 give us hope and encouragement – whether we are alive until Jesus returns, or if we pass away before that time.  Great promise!
• Verse 18 is exactly what I intend to do with this teaching – how ’bout you?

Did you receive insights as you read today?  Please share them below so we can all benefit-