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Daily Bible Reading “Glorify the Lord” (2 Thessalonians 1:1-12)

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Glorify the Lord

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12. This letter is from Paul, Silvanus (whom also is known as Silas) and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians. Silas had been with Paul on his first visit to Thessalonica so the people knew him well.

Paul starts the letter with his usual greeting offering a blessing of grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul encourages them by saying he thanks God always for them. Why do you think Paul is so thankful for the Thessalonians?

Paul founded the church at Thessalonica on his second missionary journey. Paul is so thankful for the Thessalonians because of the outstanding growth of their faith and their abounding love to each other.

Paul tells the Thessalonians that he and his friends brag about them to God’s other churches for their faith and patience while they’re enduring trouble and persecutions. Paul reminds them that God will use these situations to show His justice and to make them worthy for His kingdom, for which they are suffering.

Paul tells them God’s honor is to repay suffering to those who persecute them. God will provide rest for the persecuted including us when Jesus returns from heaven with His angels. Jesus will come with flaming fire to cause punishment to those who don’t know God and obey the gospel of Jesus Christ. Their punishment will be eternal devastation away from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His power.

Paul tells the Thessalonians that Jesus will come on that day and receive glory with all His saints. All believers will praise and worship Him. Paul tells them they will be included in the celebration because they believed what was preached to them. Paul tells them he and his friends continue to pray for them that God will enable them to live a life worthy of His calling.

Paul prays that God will help them to fulfill every good thing that He prompts them to do because of their faith in Him. He also prayed that they will glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by the way they live and that He will honor them along with him. Paul has faith that God will make this possible because of His grace and that of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Daily Bible Reading:

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

1 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:

2 Grace unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

3 We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;

4 So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure:

5 Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:

6 Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;

7 And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,

8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:

9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;

10 When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day.

11 Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power:

12 That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

 

Things to think about:

  • Why was Paul proud of the Thessalonians?
  • How can we glorify God even in our trouble?
  • Do you try to live in a way that glorifies God?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in the book of 2 Thessalonians. Paul is thankful for the love and faith of the Thessalonians. Help us to have that kind of love and faith. He exhorts them to live in a way that will glorify You. Help us to also live our lives so that we glorify Your name. Forgive us of the times we fail You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

Daily Bible Verse:

Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you …

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worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power: That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

– 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

 

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The Book of 2 Thessalonians: Paul’s Second Letter to the Thessalonians is a Daily Bible Reading Study by Deborah H. Bateman. The book of 2 Thessalonians is one of the Apostle Paul’s Epistles (letters). It’s part of the New Testament of the Bible.

In the book of 2 Thessalonians, Paul encourages the Thessalonians to glorify the Lord, to stand fast, and to not grow weary in well doing. He also talks about the Second Coming of the Lord.

The Book of 2 Thessalonians: Paul’s Second Letter to the Thessalonians contains four Daily Bible Reading lessons. Each lesson contains a brief commentary by the author, the Daily Bible Reading Scripture, a few questions for contemplation or discussion, and a prayer of the day. This is a great study for an individual or group Bible study.

For those of you interested in Bible journaling, may I suggest you pick your favorite Bible verse from each lesson and journal about it. This will be a great reminder of the lessons you learn as you read and study this book.

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Daily Bible Reading “Let Your Light Shine” (1 Thessalonians 5:1-18)

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Let Your Light Shine

Let you light so shine before men,
that they may see your good works,
and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 5:16

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Thessalonians 5:1-18. Paul tells the Thessalonians that they don’t need him to tell them about the times and the seasons. What does Paul mean by that statement? He says they know the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. Paul taught the Thessalonians about these things previously. They weren’t ignorant of the things which are to come to pass in the future.

We should study the Bible and keep up with the events going on in our world so we’ll be aware. Paul warns when the world says peace and safety, then will sudden destruction come. It will be like a woman in labor having a child; they won’t be able to escape it. He reminds them that they’re children of the light; they’re not in darkness. As Christians, we’re considered children of the light or of the day. Those without Christ are in darkness. They are without salvation and without hope.

Paul says Jesus will come like a thief in the night. A thief doesn’t announce when he is coming; neither will Jesus. Jesus reminds us that no man knows the day or the hour of His return, only His Father (God) in this Scripture from Matthew 24:36: “But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.”

Paul warns them to be sober and keep watch, so they won’t be caught off guard. He tells them to robe themselves with the armor of God, as a soldier who prepares for battle. Paul reminds them to put on the breastplate of faith and love; and for a helmet, the hope of salvation. God hasn’t chosen us for His wrath, which is actually, what we deserve because of our sins. God chose us to attain salvation through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus died for us so that whether we live or die we’ll live together with Him.

 

Daily Bible Reading:

1 Thessalonians 5:1-10

1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.

2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.

5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.

6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.

7 For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.

8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.

9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,

10 Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.

 

Things to think about:

  • What does Paul say the day of the Lord will be like?
  • How does Paul say we should arm ourselves?
  • What makes you a child of the light?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in the book of 1 Thessalonians. Paul reminds us to be on guard watching and waiting for the return of Christ. Help us to be sober and watchful awaiting His return. Help us to robe ourselves as soldiers in the army of God. Help us to study Your Word so we won’t be caught unaware. Convict those who aren’t yet children of the light so they might repent and turn to You before it’s too late. In Jesus’ precious name, we pray. Amen.

 

Daily Bible Verse:

Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. – 1 Thessalonians 5:5

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The Book of 1 Thessalonians: Paul’s First Letter to the Thessalonians

by Deborah H. Bateman

The Book of 1 Thessalonians: Paul’s First Letter to the Thessalonians is a Daily Bible Reading Study of the book of 1 Thessalonians by Deborah H. Bateman. The Book of 1 Thessalonians is from the New Testament of the Bible. It’s a letter from Paul, Silas, and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians.

Paul established the church of Thessalonica on his second missionary journey. It was known throughout the land that the Thessalonians had great faith in God and in the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul loved the Thessalonians. He had a great concern for the Thessalonians and desired to see them again. But, since Paul couldn’t go see them he sent Timothy to encourage them in the faith.

The Book of 1 Thessalonians: Paul’s First Letter to the Thessalonians contains eight Bible lessons which can be used for personal of group Bible studies. Each lesson contains a brief commentary by the author, the Daily Bible Reading Scripture, several questions for contemplation or discussion, and a prayer to go along with the lesson. Our desire is that this book will help you to have a better understanding of Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians.

For those of you interested in Bible journaling, may I suggest you pick your favorite Bible verse from each lesson and journal about it. This will be a great reminder of the lessons you learn as you read and study this book.

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Become A Published Author – How To Write and Publish More Books By Writing Every Day

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Writers write. That’s what I learned from a friend of mine who wanted to write back in the 1980’s. He always carried a notebook and a pen with him anywhere he went, and when someone would ask him what he was doing when he took it out to make some notes, he would answer them with those two words. I guess that had an impact on me, because now I do the exact same thing. And, as for my friend, he has gone on to write many things, including two non-fiction books, a mystery novel, and a screenplay. When he heard that I had become an author, he sent me a thoughtful card and a gift to commemorate the occasion.

If you want to write, you must start writing every single day. In 2007 I challenged myself to write one hundred articles during the following one hundred days. The first few days of this challenge were brutal, but once I got into the habit of writing it was wonderful. I believe it took about a month for this to happen, so if you are willing to spend an hour each day for the next thirty days, you, too, can become a writer.

Once I made the decision to publish books on a variety of topics, I went from writing an article each day, which is about four hundred words, to writing about one thousand words each day. These are typically sections of the book I am currently working on, but this may also include short articles to be submitted to the directories, blog posts, short reports, and eBooks. Everything I write will be eventually repurposed into another format, so it’s almost as though as get two or three times the value of everything I am writing about. You can do the same exact thing to increase your writing productivity.

Make the decision to incorporate writing into your daily life and business. Choose topics that you will be able to write about easily, making it more fun to do. Then get serious about writing and publishing so that you will soon become an author and an expert in your field. Remember that the word author comes from the word authority, so this can be an amazing way to change your life forever.

You will find that opportunities will present themselves in a way you never could have imagined, once you take the step to becoming a published author.

Remember that the reason to start an Internet business with your writing is to give you the time and financial freedom to live the life you choose. Download a free teleseminar on building your online business by visiting Get Started Writing Online to learn how to write articles, blog, become involved in social networking and learn the technology needed to build a profitable online business.

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Self Publishing 101 – How to Write a Book Marketing Plan

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I’m sure you’re not too surprised to find out that your work as a self published author doesn’t stop when the presses finally start -actually, some of the most important work you’ll do to make your book sell STARTS now (if not a bit earlier…)

How often have you heard other self published authors lament their lack of sales? All too often, I’m sure – and all too often, good planning and a smart strategy could have changed those stories

A sound and sensible marketing plan for your book is just as important as the writing, design, and publication itself – no matter how wonderful your book might be, it won’t sell itself… and it’s highly unlikely for a new author (and even many well seasoned ones) that your book is going to jump off bookstore shelves without some help. Remember, in most bookstores, it has about 8,000 other competitors right next to it!

Your marketing plan should be built to identify the revenue streams you expect to attack. This document should be an outline on how you will achieve your income or sales goals, and it should identify in detail the market you see and how you will reach your sales goals.

Building a marketing plan.

You all know a book won’t sell itself? Right? Surprisingly, many authors DON’T understand this fact until too late – and they are disappointed with their sales performance. Every book needs some sort of marketing plan – something that sets your expectations and creates achievable goals that you can attack in an orderly fashion.

But – how do you create a marketing plan for your book? There is a ton of great freeware, even more that you can spend lots of money on, that all help you create a marketing plan for selling your book. But – before you go to the exciting effort of spending time and money on downloading software, open up your trusty word processor and follow me…

Who will buy your book?

The secret to sales success is to target your marketing as directly as possible to your potential reader – and have it be someone who is reachable.

“Everyone will want to read my book!” Sorry, but that doesn’t work. Even the absolute best selling books – that sell 2 or 3 million copies in a year – only penetrate to about 3% of the reading population. Sales success for your book will be driven by defining a very clear picture of who is interested in your book.

They must be identifiable: Make a list! Which groups would be interested in your book? Why? Who is next? Why should the need or want your book? (remember this – someone is more likely to buy something they NEED before something they WANT)

What is your definition of success for your book? What is your GOAL?

Some authors write for themselves and their faimilies only – they don’t dream of their books as bestsellers in the marketplace. Some authors write for a very specific personal need to tell their story. Some have unique insight into very specific topics. Many have dreams of seeing their book in the front of Borders or Barnes & Noble. Each author is different, but you MUST decide what your real definition of success happens to be. We don’t want to pursue a goal that may not be what you actually feel is important.

Marketing & publicity is a long-term, consistent and concerted effort – it never ever happens overnight, even though it may seem to for some people.

Create a reasonable timeline and budget

All of us have finite amounts of time, energy, and money. Marketing can eat up all three very quickly, leaving you alone, exhausted, and broke. The game is to pace yourself and resources so that you can keep the effort moving along. This is where your planning in Chapter Three works it magic – without looking at the “big picture,” most of us would never know how much of our precious resources should be devoted to each aspect of the game. Organization and prioritizing are the most important part of the process – and you may find yourself returning to and rewriting sections of your plan.

That’s it – the building of a book marketing plan in a nutshell if you will. Let us know if we can answer any questions, and thanks for reading

As always – if you like this information (and found it helpful) please feel free to post it on your site, put it in a blog, toss it in your newsletter, or in general spread it around. Please just give us credit here at www.dogearpublishing.net.

May you have success in your creative efforts!

Ray Robinson is a partner in Dog Ear Publishing http://www.dogearpublishing.net a self publishing services company specializing in delivering “high touch” services to the author community. His company provides a full range of services to authors, from editorial to page layout to marketing and fulfillment. Visit the web site for a complete discussion on marketing your book.

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