Until the Day - Part 9 of 9

5/5/2024

 

“It Is Well”
Series: “Until the Day”
(Part 9 of 9)

“Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the Word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you.” 2 Thessalonians 3:1 (ESV)

 

Until The Day…
The Word still works.

 

“And that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith. ³ But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you. ⁴ And we have confidence in the Lord about you, that you are doing and will do the things that we command. ⁵ May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.” 2 Thessalonians 3:2-5 (ESV)

“Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us. ⁷ For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not idle when we were with you, ⁸ nor did we eat anyone''s bread without paying for it, but with toil and labor we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you. ⁹ It was not because we do not have that right, but to give you in ourselves an example to imitate. ¹⁰ For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat. ¹¹ For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies. ¹² Now such persons we command and encourage in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living. ¹³ As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good. ¹⁴ If anyone does not obey what we say in this letter, take note of that person, and have nothing to do with him, that he may be ashamed. ¹⁵ Do not regard him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother.” 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 (ESV)

Until The Day…
Keep working.

“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7 (ESV)

“Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all.” 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (ESV)

 

Until the Day…
God is with You.

 

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 Digging Deeper

1. What are some factors that contribute to a sports team’s successful season? How is the team affected if any of these factors are missing?

2. Read 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2: Why was it important to Paul that others prayed for him? Was it selfish for him to ask for prayer for his own physical safety? Why or why not?

3. Read 2 Thessalonians 3:3-5: Does the promise in verse 3 mean that no harm will come to believers? If not, what does it mean?

4. How will reflecting on God’s great love and Christ’s extraordinary endurance inspire you to ongoing obedient service for the Lord even in the face of hardship and opposition?

5. What enables believers to be ready to stand before the Lord without fear or shame at His return?

6. Have you recently gone through discouraging or difficult times? How has being involved in a LifeGroup helped to encourage you and keep you focused on God’s goodness during challenging times?

7. How can you use your personal experience with God’s faithfulness to help those currently facing hardship?

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