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Prayer Suggestion | O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Book of Common Prayer | Collects | Lectionarypage.net +++ Bible in Time | Wednesday | Easter Wednesday | New Testament Study, Day 43 | It’s 51 c.e./a.d. Today - Day 43 | 1 Thessalonians 5 Next - Day 44 | Acts 18:1-5 | Revo. pp. 163 - 164 (Note Correction!) Next Assignments Calendar +++ Edwards has asked us to read 1 Thessalonians. My Thoughts on Today’s Session - Using New Oxford Annotated Bible 5th Edition Notes. Paul continues … in this final section of the letter, he is giving “one-liner” advice for the living in the community. The Day of the Lord will come as a  thief in the night … don’t worry about it. You are children of light … act that way. Be sober. Put on the breastplate of faith and love. P...

Prayer Suggestion | O God, who by the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light: Grant that we, who have been raised with him, may abide in his presence and rejoice in the hope of eternal glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be dominion and praise forever and ever. Amen. Book of Common Prayer | Collects | Lectionarypage.net +++ Bible in Time | Tuesday | Easter Tuesday | New Testament Study, Day 42 | It’s 51 c.e./a.d. Today - Day 42 | 1 Thessalonians 4 Next - Day 43 | 1 Thessalonians 5 Next Assignments Calendar +++ Edwards has asked us to read 1 Thessalonians. My Thoughts on Today’s Session - Using New Oxford Annotated Bible 5th Edition Notes. Paul continues … Have proper sexual conduct Have “philadelphia” love (Greek for friendship) between people in the community Live quietly, mind own affairs, work with your hands, be dependent on no one, Behave properly with others Christ will co...

Prayer Suggestion | Grant, we pray, Almighty God, that we who celebrate with awe the Paschal feast may be found worthy to attain everlasting joys; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Book of Common Prayer | Collects | Lectionarypage.net +++ Bible in Time | Monday | Easter Monday | New Testament Study, Day 44 | It’s 51 c.e./a.d. Today - Day 41 | 1 Thessalonians 3 Next - Day 42 | 1 Thessalonians 4 Next Assignments Calendar +++ Edwards has asked us to read 1 Thessalonians. My Thoughts on Today’s Session - Using New Oxford Annotated Bible 5th Edition Notes. Paul continues ... Paul sends Timothy to build their faith during the persecutions. Timothy has brought good news about their deepening faith despite the times. Paul prays for them continuously in order to face any challenges.  Paul blesses them May God direct your ways May you grow in love with one another and for all Strengthen your hearts in holiness ...

Prayer Suggestion | Almighty Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he suffered, instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we may receive it thankfully in remembrance of Jesus Christ our Lord, who in these holy mysteries gives us a pledge of eternal life; and who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. Book of Common Prayer | Collects | Lectionarypage.net +++ Bible in Time | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | New Testament Study, Day 38 | It’s 51 CE/a.d Today - Day 38 | Background | 1 Thessalonians Next - Day 39 | 1 Thessalonians 1 Next Assignments Calendar +++ Edward’s Key Points Today He writes 1 Thessalonians in November, 51 ce/ad Other materials - Map | First Missionary Journey Map | Second Missionary Journey (great review at bottom of page) My Thoughts on Today’s Session - Using Powell.  From his point of view and other academics, 1 Thessalonians is probably the first book of the New Testament written wit...