The Grands Letter (1Thes/GLJ)

on July 2, 2021 5:29 am (CST)
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Dear Grands,

1 Thessalonians 2:13-16, “…we also constantly thank God that when you received the Word of God which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but for what it really is, the Word of God, which also performs its work in you who believe.
14 For you, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea, for you also endured the same sufferings at the hands of your own countrymen, even as they did from the Jews,
15 who both killed the LORD Jesus and the prophets, and drove us out. They are not pleasing to God, but hostile to all men,
16 hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles so that they may be saved; with the result that they always fill up the measure of their sins. But wrath has come upon them to the utmost.”

Have you ever received something, the joy of which you just could not contain? You just kept saying, “Thank you! Thank you!” again and again. Well, you may have to reach away back into your childhood days for that experience until you experience something extraordinary, something like “peace with God.”

Paul constantly thanked the LORD for the Thessalonians having received His Word because it is the Word than “performs its work in (those) who believe.” At the same time, there is suffering that befalls those who receive it. No, the Word itself does not produce suffering; but the people who accept Christ are often persecuted by the people who have not received Him.

In the situation of our verses above, the Jews who had received the LORD were being persecuted by the Jews who hadn’t received Him. They even hindered Christians from speaking to the Gentiles, keeping them from being saved. All of this is why the LORD will pour out His wrath on the Jews in the coming time of Tribulation.

Ultimately, some Jews will trust in Jesus! And those who do, will be like Gentiles who have. They will be excited to share their newly found faith in Christ Jesus! Do you know some Jewish people? Share Jesus with them.
When they know Him, they make wonderful witneses, just like you!

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

P. S. If you missed the Gospel Tract I shared with you yesterday, I am attaching it again. Let me know how it is received by those with whom you share it.

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
United States of America

“We never know that Christ is all we need until He becomes all that we have.” – Corrie ten Boom

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