Psalm 28 - When David's prayer is answered, he responds by praising God & reminding himself of who God is.
Psalm 29 - God in the thunder.
God has glory & strength. His voice is over all the waters. His voice thunders. His voice is powerful. His voice is majestic. His voice breaks cedars. His voice comes with lightning. His voice shakes the desert. His voice twists the oaks.
1 Thessalonians 1
The Thessalonians became Christians b/c they were chosen by God, and then the gospel came - with words, power & the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. They saw lives lived out for the gospel, imitating the Lord, in spite of severe suffering.
The outstanding features of the Christian life & character of the converts:
Work produced by faith
Labour prompted by love
Endurance inspired by hope
Imitation of other believers & the Lord
Welcoming the message with joy (in spite of severe suffering)
Becoming a model to all the believers elsewhere
Their faith in God became known everywhere
Turned from idols to God, waiting for Jesus
The Holy Spirit came in the gospel proclamation, bringing joy with the message.
1 Thessalonians 2
v1-12, 17-20 Characteristics of a faithful Christian worker
Daring
Facing opposition
Truthfulness
Pure motives
Approved by God
Entrusted with the gospel
Pleasing God, not men
Not using flattery or greed
Looking for praise from God alone
Gentleness
Care
Love
Delight in sharing the gospel & their lives
Toil
Hardship
Holiness
Righteousness
Blamelessness
Encouraging
Comforting
Urging
Desire to serve
Glory in God alone
v13-16 The place of the word of God in the work of the gospel
The word was given, heard, accepted, at work...
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