1 & 2 Thessalonians: Stand Firm in the Faith | Video Devotionalনমুনা

## Prepare Your Heart Welcome to 1 & 2 Thessalonians: Stand Firm in the Faith. Before you journey through Thessalonians, watch the short overview video below to learn about standing firm in the faith in the face of persecution, the hope of Jesus' return, and his promise to heal and restore us. ## Reflect Next, we invite you to read a central part of Thessalonians. In 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16, Paul commends the Thessalonians for their steadfast faith in adversity. He draws a parallel between their experience and that of the Judean churches, which both suffered at the hands of their countrymen. This serves as a reminder that the Gospel's power is not diminished through opposition, and strength and resilience of faith are most evident through trials. ## What's Next? Each day of this reading plan, you will watch a short video walking you through Thessalonians. Each day, you will see the same three things: 1\. What’s Happening? This section explains what is going on in the text. 2\. Where is the Gospel? This section shows how this story ultimately points to Jesus and his Gospel. 3\. A Time of Prayer This is a short prayer meant to propel you into Scripture to see the good news of Jesus for yourself. We hope this journey transforms you. Our prayer is that the Holy Spirit would open your eyes to see the beauty of Jesus in all of Scripture.