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Five Implications of ‘Eat Your Own Bread’: 2 Thessalonians 3:11–16, Part 2 Apr 06, 2023

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There are at least five significant implications from Paul’s command to the Thessalonian church to “eat your own bread.”

As New Creatures, Eat What You Earn: 2 Thessalonians 3:11–16, Part 1 Apr 04, 2023

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God created mankind for good works. When he makes us new in Christ, his purpose remains the same.

Does ‘No Work, No Food’ Mean No Mercy? 2 Thessalonians 3:6–10, Part 3 Apr 01, 2023

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When someone sins against us, Christians are not always called to turn the other cheek.

Why Did Paul Refuse Gifts of Food? 2 Thessalonians 3:6–10, Part 2 Mar 30, 2023

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Pastors ought to be paid for their labors, but they should never give the impression that they labor for money.

Sometimes Ostracism Brings Reconciliation: 2 Thessalonians 3:6–10, Part 1 Mar 28, 2023

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Christians must have a category for shaming other Christians so that they might repent and be reconciled.

Prayer as an Answer to Prayer: 2 Thessalonians 3:1–5, Part 5 Mar 25, 2023

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Hearts that remain firm through trials don’t depend on their own strength, but hang on the steadfastness of Christ.

An Obedient Church Deals with Disobedience: 2 Thessalonians 3:1–5, Part 4 Mar 23, 2023

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Disobedient churches deal lightly, if at all, with flagrant disobedience. Obedient churches consistently practice church discipline.

What Is the Faithfulness of God? 2 Thessalonians 3:1–5, Part 3 Mar 21, 2023

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The deepest ground of God’s faithfulness, to his word and to his people, is his faithfulness to his own self.

God Is Decisive in Obedience — So Why Pray? 2 Thessalonians 3:1–5, Part 2 Mar 18, 2023

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God works through prayer to establish and guard us in the faith. Prayer is the lifeline by which he holds us fast.

Offense and Defense in Prayer for the Word: 2 Thessalonians 3:1–5, Part 1 Mar 16, 2023

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Prayer is an offensive weapon and a defensive weapon. Do you utilize it in both ways?