Reading for August 27th

Read 1 Thessalonians 2.17-3.13 In 2.17-3.13: Separation and end-time orientation. Paul tells ofhis separation and turn from sorrow tojoy: because the chuch has survived, Paul will present them at the comin of the lord as his joyful reward (2.17-20). Timothy's visit encourages the congregation and paul (3.1-8). A Third section (3.9-13) returns tot he theme of joy, along witha pryaer that the congregation will grow morein the present and will be found blameless at the Lord's coming. In 3.8: Stand, one of several military terms inthis letter. In verses 11-13: A hinge between the previous mention of the Lord's coming (2.19) and later themes of love (3.4, 9-12), holiness (3.13; 4.3), and the Lord's coming (4.11; 5.11). Comments or Questions..