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The persecution of the Thessalonian church was severe. The Lord reminds them of their introduction to the Messiah and that through all the pain and suffering He never abandoned them. His Spirit had continuously been at work in them.

The story of Nicodemas and his choice to follow the Messiah. Dramatized by John Yoeckel

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The Messiah’s resurrection is the hope of your future! You hope in eternity is based on the Messiah’s victory over death.

The Thessalonians came to know the Lord during great persecution. They were anxiously waiting the Messiah’s return and the establishment of His kingdom.

The Lord’s design is for your heart to be healed so that you can both give love an receive love.

Because of the pain of sin and suffering of people, the Lord rises to redeem His people, protect them, and lead them to places of safety.

Even though the wicked are trying to destroy the faith of the righteous, the Lord is on His throne and He is looking for those who follow the Messiah by faith.

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The wicked believe that God will never punish their sin because He does not exist. However, the Lord rose and destroyed the plans of the wicked.

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The Lord will demonstrate His power and authority over all mankind. He will also care for the afflicted who put their faith in Him

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When lied about, you must turn to the Lord for justification. He will defend you because you have been declared righteous through the Messiah!

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David demonstrates repentance by recognizing the magnitude of his sin before the Lord. In the same way you must recognize the cost of your sin by putting your faith in the Messiah.

Because of the Messiah’s blood, you have the privilege of coming before the Lord in worship. This is even possible in the middle of persecution.

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The Lord wants your faith to be in His work and His plan. The Psalmist understood that the Lord could be trusted in the midst of great trial.

David trusted the Lord for his soul, even unto death. He chose to worship the Lord in the face of insurmountable odds.

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While the whole world seeks to remove the Messiah’s authority, those who are wise choose to worship and submit to the One who reigns over everything.