2 Thessalonians 3:1-2 Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men … Prayer was so important to Paul. From the Hebrew Scriptures, he was regularly reminded of the power and joy … More Finally, brothers, pray …
The recipients of Paul’s letter were Christians. They knew something of God’s holy. law. They recognized their failures to walk in God’s holy ways. Through the ministry of apostles, evangelists, pastors, and teachers, they had learned of God’s Gospel. They heard how Jesus actively earned the righteousness they needed. In addition, they heard how Jesus … More A Glorious and Ghastly Day
John 5:1-15 After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Aramaic called Bethesda, which has five roofed colonnades. In these lay a multitude of invalids- blind, lame, and paralyzed. One man was there who had been … More Grace at the Pool and at the Temple
