This week, we start a series studying the book of 1 Thessalonians. This week, we will cover Chapter one.
It couldn't have been timed better with our focus this coming Sunday on the persecuted church. To be a Christian in the city of Thessalonica was to experience persecution for your faith.
Paul writes to these Christians after he has had to flee the city of Thessalonica. He's been anxious to hear how they are doing, and is thrilled to find out that their contagious faith is thriving.
These Thessalonian Christians are so deeply committed to their faith that they have become an example to other Christians near and far. Through them, says Paul, "The word of the Lord is ringing out to people everywhere."
There's only one question to ponder: Is this true of us?
