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Paul exhorts the Thessalonians to live lives that are pleasing to God. Paul instructs the Thessalonians regarding the second coming of Christ.

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BibleGateway: 1 Thessalonians 4 ESV Text: 1 Thessalonians 4 1 Thessalonians 4 (Listen) A Life Pleasing to God 4:1 Finally, then, brothers,1 we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from… Paul exhorts the Thessalonians to live lives that are pleasing to God. Paul instructs the Thessalonians regarding the second coming of Christ.

Jesus foretells both the destruction of Jerusalem and the end of this world. Just as the temple was a mere symbol of something greater to come (the redemptive work of Christ), this world is a frail imitation of the perfect and eternal world to which the Lord will call us.

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BibleGateway: Matthew 24 ESV Text: Matthew 24 Matthew 24 (Listen) Jesus Foretells Destruction of the Temple 24:1 Jesus left the temple and was going away, when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings… Jesus foretells both the destruction of Jerusalem and the end of this world. Just as the temple was a mere symbol of something greater to come (the redemptive work of Christ), this world is a frail imitation of the perfect and eternal world to which the Lord will call us.

Believers in Christ desire to live lives of righteousness, not to continue living in sin. Since God in Christ has demonstrated perfect love toward us, we desire to love one another.

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BibleGateway: 1 John 3 ESV Text: 1 John 3 1 John 3 (Listen) 3:1 See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we… Believers in Christ desire to live lives of righteousness, not to continue living in sin. Since God in Christ has demonstrated perfect love toward us, we desire to love one another.

Zechariah records a vision of a flying scroll and a vision of a woman in a basket. The Lord judges wickedness and removes it from His presence.

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BibleGateway: Zechariah 5 ESV Text: Zechariah 5 Zechariah 5 (Listen) A Vision of a Flying Scroll 5:1 Again I lifted my eyes and saw, and behold, a flying scroll! 2 And he said to me, “What do… Zechariah records a vision of a flying scroll and a vision of a woman in a basket. The Lord judges wickedness and removes it from His presence.

Zechariah records a vision of Joshua the high priest being accused by Satan. The Lord provides Joshua with clean garments. The Lord promises to clothe His people in righteousness by sending Jesus Christ, “the Branch.”

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BibleGateway: Zechariah 3 ESV Text: Zechariah 3 Zechariah 3 (Listen) A Vision of Joshua the High Priest 3:1 Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan1 standing… Zechariah records a vision of Joshua the high priest being accused by Satan. The Lord provides Joshua with clean garments. The Lord promises to clothe His people in righteousness by sending Jesus Christ, “the Branch.”

Paul continues urging those who are strong to bear with those who are weak, following the example of Christ. Christ has provided hope for Jews and Gentiles alike. Paul reflects on his work of proclaiming the Gospel among the Gentiles and expresses his hope to visit Rome on his way to Spain.

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BibleGateway: Romans 15 ESV Text: Romans 15 Romans 15 (Listen) The Example of Christ 15:1 We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let… Paul continues urging those who are strong to bear with those who are weak, following the example of Christ. Christ has provided hope for Jews and Gentiles alike. Paul reflects on his work of proclaiming the Gospel among the Gentiles and expresses his hope to visit Rome on his way to Spain.