The End of 1 Thessalonians (1 Thessalonians 5:23-28)

"I put you under oath before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers." (1 Thessalonians 5:27)

This week at Grace, we're reaching the end of our series in 1 Thessalonians. One of the final things that Paul writes is a declaration that this letter is for all of us. There is something sacred, significant, and substantial in this section of Scripture that we all need.

So, here's what I'd love for you to do: Before you come to church on Sunday (or tune in online), read the whole of 1 Thessalonians and reflect with God on what you've learned over these last few months.

As you read through the book, look for these major themes that come up one more time in the concluding paragraph of the book:

- The Return of Jesus
- The Pathway to Holiness
- Our Need for One Another

This Sunday in the sermon we'll cover the last paragraph of the book as a lens to review the book as a whole.

Look forward to seeing you on Sunday at Grace!

In Christ,
Pastor Bob

PS. We'll be celebrating five baptisms during the 11:00 AM service this Sunday! Please pray for Bill, Emma, Meg, Zach, and Grayden as they take this significant step of faith.

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Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.

Brothers, pray for us.

Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.

I put you under oath before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

- 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28