Illustrations from 1 Thessalonians
23 illustrations referencing 1 Thessalonians
Living Between the Already and Not Yet - Story
A story related to this content Christians live in the tension between 'already' and 'not yet.' Christ's kingdom has already been inaugurated through His first coming, death, and resurrection, but it...
Iron Sharpens Iron: The Ministry of Christian Friendship - Story
A story related to this content Proverbs 27:17 declares that 'iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens another.' This isn't about casual acquaintanceship but the kind of friendship that produces s...
Living Between the Already and Not Yet - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content Christians live in the tension between 'already' and 'not yet.' Christ's kingdom has already been inaugurated through His first coming, death, and resurrection,...
Iron Sharpens Iron: The Ministry of Christian Friendship - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content Proverbs 27:17 declares that 'iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens another.' This isn't about casual acquaintanceship but the kind of friendship that pro...
Modern Examples of Money
In our modern world, Money presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these w...
Lessons from Social Media & Faith
In our digital age, social media has become the modern marketplace where ideas are exchanged. Like the merchants in the temple courts, we often find ourselves caught up in the noise of endless scrolli...
Finding God in Everyday Moments
In our modern world, God presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these wat...
Lessons from Excellence
In our modern world, Excellence presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate th...
Finding Sin in Everyday Moments
In our modern world, Sin presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these wat...
The Sin Challenge
In our modern world, Sin presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these wat...
Lessons from Climate Change & Stewardship
The climate crisis is perhaps the greatest moral challenge of our generation. Like the parable of the talents, we have been entrusted with a precious gift - our planet - and we will be held accountabl...
The Social Media & Faith Challenge
In our digital age, social media has become the modern marketplace where ideas are exchanged. Like the merchants in the temple courts, we often find ourselves caught up in the noise of endless scrolli...
A Contemporary Gluttony Story
In our modern world, Gluttony presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate thes...
Finding Trust in Everyday Moments
In our modern world, Trust presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these w...
When Economic Inequality & Generosity Meets Faith
In our modern world, Economic Inequality & Generosity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are...
Lessons from Global Pandemic & Community
In our modern world, Global Pandemic & Community presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are call...
Lessons from Online Church & Community
In our modern world, Online Church & Community presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called...
Lessons from Social Justice & Christianity
In our modern world, Social Justice & Christianity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are ca...
A Modern Story of Global Pandemic & Community
In our modern world, Global Pandemic & Community presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are call...
Finding God in Healthcare & Healing Ministry
In our modern world, Healthcare & Healing Ministry presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are ca...
The Youth Culture & Faith Challenge
In our modern world, Youth Culture & Faith presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to ...
Lessons from Social Justice & Christianity
In our modern world, Social Justice & Christianity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are ca...
A Modern Story of Economic Inequality & Generosity
In our modern world, Economic Inequality & Generosity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are...