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Everyone wants to be a part of something that really counts and really lasts. Paul's closing words to the church in Thessalonica tells us how we can be a part of precisely that.

We all like being in the know. Jesus has told us he will return, but how will we respond? In this passage, we hear how to be ready for the most important event on everyone's timeline.

Death is a reality which every one of us will face. If we are unprepared for death, we are unprepared for life. The Christian is able to face death with well grounded confidence. This transforms our attitude to our own death, as well as our experience in the face of loved ones who die trusting in Jesus.

Some look at the state of society and long for our culture to be changed by Jesus’ teaching and example. Some long to experience something beyond, something divine. Many of us have been considering, even celebrating, Jesus' death and resurrection over Easter; but what impact should the new life Jesus promised have on our day-to-day lives? Ephesians 4:17–24 helps us to see that how knowing Jesus Christ enables us to be the people God intended us to be.

1 Thessalonians 1:9b-10 unpacks how we can be sure the resurrected Jesus provides the hope we and our culture long for.

It has become commonplace to observe just how much of our Western Culture owes its origin to the Christian faith. In 1 Thessalonians 4:9–12 Paul expands on what will be lost as a person or nation rejects the Christian gospel.