Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 2 Thessalonians 1:2

Has Jesus already come and gone? Second Thessalonians assured fearful people who had been told a lie and that Jesus Christ’s second coming was still to come. He didn’t leave you behind. Don’t give up. This same truth keeps a fire kindled in our hearts that produces self-control, discipline, and determination to keep moving forward. Trusted Bible teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee leads us through this short, powerful book.

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.

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

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.

As a Christian, it's easy to see your life as a journey towards finding God, but what if, instead, you saw your journey through life as the evidence of God's pursuit of you? When viewed this way, our stories all seem to be intricately woven together. During this reading plan, you will see how God gets the ultimate glory when you allow him to weave "your story" into "our story."

When asking people what they want to achieve in life, you will probably hear things like wealth, happiness, safety, and a loving family. These are all good things in themselves, but if we focus on them too much, they can draw us away from God. In order to avoid this, the apostle Paul mentions a different list of life goals we should pursue. Let’s study them one by one.

Does it seem like the world could collapse at any moment? Paul gave God’s answer in two letters to the Thessalonians. A sudden crisis and danger kept Paul separated from these new believers. Paul's letters encourage believers to persevere in the cause of Christ, expecting His return. Discover how our choices to faithfully obey God could impact our times and future generations.

This reading plan investigates the background to Paul's letters to the Thessalonians, examines the structure and content of First and Second Thessalonians, and reveals his eschatology.

(Part four of a four part journey through the Books of Acts.) Even in (and especially in?) hard times, God is present and is working to build His Church. We can find encouragement in this. When circumstances force us to pivot, we don’t have to lose heart - God is with us.

Luke-Acts is a two-volume history that provides an overview of the New Testament period and allows us to see where most of the other books fit into the larger picture. Luke was one of Paul’s co-workers in sharing the good news about Jesus, so reading Paul's letters alongside Luke-Acts helps us to understand where Paul's letters fit into both their historical context and the larger Biblical story.