Living in Light of Jesus’ Return: A Word at Work…
The Lord's Day Morning June 3, 2012 “Living Life in Light of Jesus’ Return: A Word at Work in You” 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 The Reverend Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III If you have your Bibles, I'd invite you to turn with me to 1 Thessalonians chapter 2. We’re going to be looking at verses 13 to 16 today as we continue our way through this, perhaps, the first letter of the apostle Paul to the churches, and by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to you and to me. As we read this passage together today I'd like you to be on the lookout for two things. First of all, in verse 13, Paul recounts two specific reasons why he is grateful for what God is doing by His Spirit in the hearts of the Thessalonians. And I'd like you to zero-in on that as we read it and ask yourself, “What…