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– 2 Thessalonians 2:15

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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 “Coming of the Lord” (2 Thessalonians 2: 1-7)

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Deborah H. Bateman

Coming of the Lord

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Thessalonians 2: 1-7. Paul addresses a concern that the Thessalonians had from something he said in his first letter about the Second Coming of the Lord. Paul indicates that there are two parts to Christ’s coming. In Paul’s first letter, he talks about the coming of Christ to gather the church or Christians. That is found in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18.

Apparently, there was some confusion in the church and the people thought the day of the Lord had already come or that they were in the middle of it. Paul tells them that he didn’t want them to be confused or troubled in their spirit, by things they heard, or by his letter concerning the day of Christ.

Paul warns them not to let anyone mislead them concerning this, because the Lord wasn’t coming back until certain events took place. One of those events is the great falling away from God. The other thing that has to happen is that the man of sin or the son of perdition is revealed. The word “perdition” means destruction. That man is also known as the antichrist.

He is the one who opposes God and everything God stands for, so that he can try to place himself in authority over the world. He’ll set something up in the temple of God in Jerusalem for worship. Daniel speaks of this in Daniel 11:31, “And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary of strength, and shall take away the daily sacrifice, and they shall place the abomination that maketh desolate.”

Paul reminds the Thessalonians that he told them about this when he was with them before. In 1 Thessalonians 5:2 Paul said, “The day of the Lord would come like a thief in the night.” Matthew 24:36 says, “No man knows the day or hour that the Lord will return.”

These events won’t all take place in one day, but over a period of time. The first part the gathering of the church will take place first. The second part the great tribulation will take place over a period of time after that. It is a time of great judgment from God, which the Scripture talks about in Matthew 24:1-31. Paul had told them about the rapture of the church in his first letter. Obviously, they were concerned that they had missed the rapture since they believed they were already in the tribulation period.

God will allow the antichrist to be revealed in His time. Sin and wickedness is already at work in the world today, but the Holy Spirit has restraints on it. In God’s perfect timing the Holy Spirit will reveal the man of sin.

Daily Bible Reading:

2 Thessalonians 2:1-7

1 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,

2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.

3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;

4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.

5 Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things?

:6 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time.

7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.

Things to think about:

What was Paul’s concern for the Thessalonians in this Scripture?

What does Paul warn them about in this Scripture?

Have you ever studied about the Second Coming of Christ?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in the book of 2 Thessalonians. Here Paul talks to the people about the second coming of Christ and the antichrist. Even though we don’t like to think about some of the things that will take place in the end of time, we need to know these things. Help us to study Your Word so we’ll have knowledge of the things to come and not be led astray by people who try to teach anything other than the truth of the gospel. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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and by our gathering together unto him, That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.

– 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2

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

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Deborah H. Bateman

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.

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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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Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. – 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Daily Bible Reading “Edify One Another” (1 Thessalonians 5:11-28)

Posted on October 13, 2019 by Deborah H. Bateman

Edify One Another

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Thessalonians 5:11-28. Paul tells the Thessalonians to comfort and edify one another. He urges them to honor their leaders in the church. The leaders work hard to serve you, teach you, and give you spiritual guidance. Paul tells them to show love and respect for their leaders. Those who minister spend countless hours studying the Bible among the other duties they perform as leaders of the church. They deserve our love, honor, and respect.

Paul reminds them to live peaceably toward one another. Why do you think Paul told them this? He says for them to warn those who are disobedient, console those who are timid; sustain the weak, and be patient with everybody. He warns them not to render evil for evil, but pursue what is good both to those within the body of Christ and to everybody outside the body of Christ.

Paul gives them a whole list of things to do and not to do.

Rejoice continually. We have to remember our joy is based on God and what He did for us through His Son, Jesus Christ, not on our circumstances.
Pray always. Prayer is our way of communicating with God. We are to have constant communication and fellowship with Him. You can talk to Him about anything. He loves you and He wants to hear from you.
Give thanks in everything. We need to give thanks to God in everything, not just the good things. Even in the bad things of life, there are blessings. We have to look for them.
Don’t quench the Spirit. If you are a Christian, the Spirit of God lives inside you. Don’t do anything to smother His effect in your life. Think of the Holy Spirit as a flame burning inside of you. You don’t want to do anything to put that fire out.
Don’t despise prophesying. God speaks through His people. We need to listen, and test all things to see if they’re from God.
Prove all things. Paul is telling them to test things to see if they’re right. Use God’s Word as your standard. See if it measures up to the Word.
Hold onto good. Embrace the good things. When you have a choice to make between good and evil, always choose good.
Abstain from all appearance of evil. Paul doesn’t just warn us to stay away from evil, but he says to abstain from even the appearance of evil.

Paul then gives them a sort of blessing, saying, “The God of peace sanctify you.” The word “sanctify” means to be set apart. As Christians, we are to be set apart to serve God. Paul prays that their whole spirit, soul, and body would be blameless until the coming of Jesus. He tells them that God is faithful, He called you and He can make you holy. You see we can’t do it on our own. It is only in our relationship with God through Jesus Christ that we can be made holy.

Paul asks the Thessalonians to pray for them. He then tells them to greet all the brethren with a holy kiss. He urges them to read his letter to all the brethren. Paul wanted to make sure that everybody had a chance to hear the message of his letter personally. He ended the letter by saying, “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.”

Daily Bible Reading:

1 Thessalonians 5:11-28

11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.

12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

16 Rejoice evermore.

17 Pray without ceasing.

18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

19 Quench not the Spirit.

20 Despise not prophesyings.

21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.

23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.

25 Brethren, pray for us.

26 Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.

27 I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.

28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. {The following was added by editors of the KJV: The first epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens}

Things to think about:

How can we honor those who are leaders in our churches?

What are the things Paul reminds us to do?

What are the things Paul reminds us not to do?
How can we edify our fellow believers?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture in the book of 1 Thessalonians. Paul tells the Thessalonians to love, honor, and respect their leaders. Help us to do the same for our spiritual leaders. He exhorts them to live Godly lives. Help us to live Godly lives as well. We know we can’t do it on our own. We need Your help. Help us, LORD. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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

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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.

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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

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

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Deborah H. Bateman

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.

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