
What is it to WAIT for the Lord? (2 Thessalonians 3)
Paul concludes this epistle to the Thessalonians requesting prayer and commanding that all Christians should work to provide for themselves.
Paul concludes this epistle to the Thessalonians requesting prayer and commanding that all Christians should work to provide for themselves.
Jesus continued His teaching that His disciples should surpass that of the pharisees in preaching about righteous conduct. He dealt with such issues forgiving to fasting. Finally, He spent a significant time on the issue of money.
As the time draws near for the promise of a son to be fulfilled to Abraham, he once again fails by his lack of faith. Nevertheless, God does not fail him and maintains His covenant with His imperfect servant.
God returns for a visit with Abraham and confirms the birth of Isaac and strengthens the faith of Sarah. But, also while He is there, He reveals to Abraham the impending judgment upon Sodom and Gomorrah. Abraham intercedes for them (namely his nephew Lot) and we learn some wonderful things about God’s nature.