May 17 Fri.

The Start of the Church at Thessalonica

1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 / We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us. (8)

Hymn #35 Great King of Glory (Unified Hymn 50)

[Message Video]
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Children born in North Korea, Jewish children, and children born into families that make idols suffer through no fault of their own. That happens because they have no idea that spiritual problems come from worshiping idols. Satan uses principalities, powers, the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms, and those who practice lawlessness Ephesians 6:12 to create idols and serve them. Powerful nations have built idol shrines to worship idols and turned those places into tourist attractions. In addition, through Masonic halls and synagogues, they've conquered the culture of the posterity and have taken away the three courtyards. However, throughout history, all countries that worshiped idols collapsed. You must help build a church that pleases God and changes lives. Throughout his life, David prepared for temple construction, and the Church at Thessalonica left behind a temple that would become a world heritage site. Thessalonica was an important trading port in Macedonia, had highways, and was a colony of Rome that was ruled by Alexander the Great. The Jewish people risked their lives to hinder the Gospel, and those who studied the end times disrupted the church. At that time, Paul sent an epistle to the Church at Thessalonica.

1. The Start of the Church at Thessalonica
The Church at Thessalonica was started by those who had the true Gospel, (Acts 17) These people were armed with the original color of the Gospel; (1 Thessalonians 1:3) power; the Holy Spirit; and great assurance. (1 Thessalonians 1:5)

2. The Church That Completely Used the Past as a Springboard
Your service to God isn't a calculation, but a relationship. There's no need to calculate with God. Your faith is your budget, and God's blessings are your balance.

3. The Church with Three Courtyards
The Church at Thessalonica made a courtyard of Gentiles that saved Macedonia, Achaia, and even Rome. It also had a courtyard of children and a courtyard of healing where many children came to learn about the Gospel, God's Power, and prayer.

To David and the members of the Early Church who held onto this covenant, God gave the greatest blessings. You must also live a walk of faith that completely changes your life. Furthermore, live a walk of faith that relays to the posterity what will save the world. Ultimately, build a church with three courtyards and stand as a witness.

[Covenantal Prayer] Dear God, may today be the important start of changing my fate and destiny. Just like the start in Thessalonica, may it be the start of the true church. May the church that'll save the posterity be raised. May the true temple that'll completely bind the forces of darkness stand. In Jesus Christ's name, I pray. Amen.