Tasuta lugemisplaanid ja palveraamatud seoses 2 Thessalonians 3:8

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Written shortly after 1 Thessalonians, Paul’s second letter continues to encourage the Thessalonian church by admonishing them to stand firm on the truth (2 Thessalonians 2:15). As Paul instructs the church about the coming of Christ, we are reminded to be made worthy of God’s calling and fulfill all the good works of faith.

In some ways, nothing really prepares a person to be a pastor or leader. Education helps; books help, and seminars help, but some things can only be learned by experience. Let this devotional challenge you with some key values every pastor and leader should develop.

This plan offers a 3-day journey through the book of 2 Thessalonians, making it ideal for both individual and group study.

Most of us have been there — a family member needs money and you don't know what to say. Jesus defended family financial responsibility and Paul gave surprisingly specific guidance on when to help and when not to. This 3-day plan explores what the Bible actually says about how to help family members who need money.

The apostle Paul is legendary for his work as a minister of the gospel. But we often forget that throughout his ministry, Paul also worked as a culture-creating tentmaker. As Scriptures in this plan make clear, Paul had the option to work as a “donor-supported missionary” but chose not to. Why? That’s the question we’ll answer in this plan, and in so doing, glean insights relevant to our own work.

Help your children understand the value and purpose of money. This plans will give you practical talking points about work, saving, giving and spending. We know families are busy, so we've written these in four parts to allow you to share one a week at the dinner table.

If you're having difficulties earning or managing money, this plan is for you. It's also the perfect plan if you have lots of money and you're wondering what to do with it. In this 5-day Bible plan, I'll introduce you the four Ms of Money: making, managing, multiplying and moving it. Each day includes practical tips to get you started in faithfully stewarding the money God gives you.

The Scriptures give a number of reasons for people to work—all of them profound in their own way—because what we do for a living matters to God. Work has value in and of itself, it is intrinsically a good thing, and when work is done with excellence, it reflects God. The Bible tells us that our work accomplishes God’s work and purpose in the Kingdom through His grace.

Paul writes to the church in Thessalonica to clear up confusion circulating about Jesus’ return. In a previous letter, Paul had said Jesus’ return was imminent. Some in the church took that to mean Jesus was coming back immediately. Paul corrects them and instructs the church on how to live in the meantime. Reading this study, you’ll face the reality of Jesus’ return and our responsibility to live for him.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re born again and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to different values about right and wrong, and a different lifestyle to match it. This series of 5-day plans uses the 10 Commandments (following the classic Augustinian ordering) as a vehicle for an alternative, Christ-like morality and Jesus-way of living.

You’re not a pastor or donor-supported missionary, but a “mere Christian” who works as an entrepreneur, barista, or programmer. In this five-day reading plan, we’ll explore the lives of some mere Christians in the Bible and what they can teach us about our own work today.

This devotional examines God’s attitude toward lack and the believer’s responsibility in responding to it. Scripture reveals that lack is not God’s intention, poverty is not a measure of spiritual worth, and generosity is central to Christian life. Drawing from Eden, Christ’s ministry, the early church, and apostolic teaching, we learn that God responds to lack with provision, dignity, action, responsibility, and grace—and calls His people to mirror His response faithfully.

Ephesians 4 tells us about going from an old self to a new pattern in Jesus. These final verses of Ephesians 4 tell us how. This 5-day plan is about how to put off your old self and live your new self, living and acting like the person God made you to be.

The Bible is a rich source of information from God, but sometimes we become so familiar with the verses we read that we miss or misunderstand the meaning entirely. This short set of readings takes us through the 5 most common verses, missed or misunderstood by 99% of all Christians around the world. Take the challenge - how many of these verses do you know?

The financial situation in America is challenging and uncertain; families are in trouble. But we serve a mighty God and His ways are tested and proven time after time. Steve Repak faced the same challenges that others face: being spiritually and financially broke. God had a purpose for Steve’s life: a calling to financial faithfulness. Whether you are financially rich and spiritually broke, spiritually rich and financially broke, or anywhere in between, we challenge you to become a better steward of your financial resources so you can focus less on your temporary security and more on your eternal security.

In the Breakthrough is in You YouVersion Plan, Jeff Smith will help readers come to recognize, understand, and overcome the common obstacles of fear that plague many leaders in today’s society. Don’t let fear inhibit you from the plans God has for your life – breakthrough is in you!

How do you feel when you see someone who struggles with sin? Do you feel grateful that you are not in their situation? The notorious Pharisee of Luke 18 felt the same way. In this Plan, we will learn to examine ourselves for signs of pride disguised as godly traits or actions. Join me as we learn how to be truly humble in Christ!

Every Christian generation since the early church has wondered, "When will Jesus return to earth?" God hasn’t revealed that knowledge, but the fact is the return of Christ could be any day. This 7-day reading plan from Pastor Jeff Schreve will encourage you and guide your heart to Christ, helping you live on mission, ready for the last days – whenever they come.

The stories of David throughout Scripture contain loads of wisdom for our work. In this seven-day reading plan, we’ll examine a few scenes from his life to guide our own vocations today!

Proverbs 4:23 tells us to guard our hearts, but many are living with guarded hearts instead. This reading plan will help you understand the difference between a guarded heart versus guarding your heart, whilst unpacking the broken, bickering, bruised, betrayed, boundaryless and burdened heart.

Dr. Tim Elmore joins with Life.Church to share 12 Huge Mistakes Parents Can Avoid. We all want the best for our kids, but sometimes our own good intentions misdirect their paths. Let’s correct course and lead our children to become thriving adults and fully devoted followers of Christ. For more content, check out finds.life.church

Ever wonder what’s going on inside your head? Do you ever have vague feelings of guilt or wonder why you do the things you do? Use this 12-day reading plan to help identify Sinful Roots in your heart. Learn to acknowledge your sin, calling it what God calls it, so you can confess it to Him and then walk by the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Decalogue—i.e., the Ten Commandments—is perhaps the most famous list in human history. But does it still apply to 21st-century Christians? In this plan, you’ll learn about each commandment and read why this code of conduct is as relevant today as it was when God delivered it to Moses.

We all know we should pray for missionaries but how do we do it? In this Bible Plan, using only the teaching of Jesus and the writings of Paul, Australian author and teacher Dr Barry Chant reveals vital principles and practices on this important topic. This Bible Plan is ideal for either individual or small group use. And watch for the Ropeholders poem.