Ben Grisez - 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 Divine Appointments

Calvary Chapel Sydney

Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica to encourage them and that they not be shaken by their afflictions, for they had been appointed to endure and remain fruitful despite affliction. In this world we will have tribulation and afflictions, yet we can be cheerful because Jesus has overcome, is working in and through us for good, and will deliver us out of all affliction. Verses in order of appearance: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-3 John 16:33 Psalm 34:19-20 1 Thessalonians 3:4-5 Matthew 10:34-37 2 Timothy 3:10-12 Acts 14:20 1 Thessalonians 1:6 Matthew 13:20-21 1 Thessalonians 3:6-8 Genesis 48:2 2 John 1:4 1 Thessalonians 3:9-10 1 Corinthians 13:2 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 Matthew 5:46-48