Nehemiah 2:11-20 After the king granted his request, Nehemiah set out for Jerusalem. He stayed there for three days without announcing his intentions. Nehemiah then went out at night to examine the walls of Jerusalem, which remained destroyed after the fire. Following his examination, he said to the Jewish leaders that Jerusalem was still in …
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DeVos – 8/30 Thoughts
2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 Paul is showing his appreciation and gratitude to the Thessalonians. He reminds them of how they are saved by Jesus Christ and that we ought to share this truth with others. Paul encourages the Thessalonians to hold on their to their faith and remain steadfast. He is addressing sanctification here where he …
DeVos – 8/29 Thoughts
2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 While Paul was encouraging the church and showing appreciation for their steadfast faith, the Thessalonians were dealing with a weak point in their faith which was a false assumption that they were in the “day of the Lord” where God would enact wrath and judgment upon this world. Paul corrects the Thessalonians …
DeVos – 8/28 Thoughts
2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 Paul, Silvanius, and Timothy are greeting the Thessalonians again in this second letter. He expresses thanks and appreciation to the Thessalonians for their steadfast faith which has been an example to many. We see the Thessalonians increasing in their faith despite the persecution and affliction they are facing. While they are doing …