KEM Impact Discipleship Series
2023-09-30 | The Word of God or of Man | I Thessalonians 2:13-20
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Another Day; Same Story
“For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe. For you, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judea in Christ Jesus. For you also suffered the same things from your own countrymen, just as they did from the Judeans, who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they do not please God and are contrary to all men, forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they may be saved, so as always to fill up the measure of their sins; but wrath has come upon them to the uttermost.” I Thessalonians 2:13-16 NKJV
2023-09-16 | My Life is the Gospel | I Thessalonians 2:1-12
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A Powerful Statement
“For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain. But even after we had suffered before and were spitefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict. For our exhortation did not come from error or uncleanness, nor was it in deceit. But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts. For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak for covetousness—God is witness. Nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, when we might have made demands as apostles of Christ. But we were gentle among you, just as a nursing mother cherishes her own children. So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us. For you remember, brethren, our labor and toil; for laboring night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God. You are witnesses, and God also, how devoutly and justly and blamelessly we behaved ourselves among you who believe; as you know how we exhorted, and comforted, and charged every one of you, as a father does his own children, that you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.” I Thessalonians 2:1-12 NKJV
2023-08-19 | Disciples Doing What Disciples Do | I Thessalonians 1:1-10
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Introduction to I Thessalonians
It’s around AD 51 and Paul arrives in Thessalonica with Silas and Timothy. Paul teaches in the synagogue as usual and uses the scriptures to prove that Y’shua is the long-awaited Messiah. Many new converts come to the faith and that is the good news. But, as has become common in many places Paul visits, it is not without controversy. Yet again, Jews who do not believe become jealous and cause trouble. When Paul and Silas are accused of defying Caesar by saying there is “another king,” it causes a great uproar and they barely escape before being injured.
Later on, Paul’s concern that the resistance the new believers will face may cause some to backslide, so he sends Timothy to see them again. Timothy is Greek and would likely face a bit less trouble traveling there. Paul is overjoyed by the news that the Thessalonians haves stayed steadfast in their faith. Paul sends them this letter to encourage them and show how thankful he is that they have maintained the faith, despite any trials and challenges. He delivers a few keys to proper Christian living: avoid sexual immorality; love one another sincerely; and work hard to earn a living! He then elaborates on the hope that everyone who dies as Christians enjoys; they will be raised when Y’shua returns! Paul goes on to explain about what His second coming will be like. And here is really the bottom line: live in such a way that you will not be embarrassed to stand before Him when He comes. And keep up the good work you are doing until that very day!
2023-07-29 | Seasoned with Salt | Colossians 4:1-18
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Final Instructions
“Masters, give your bondservants what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.” Colossians 4:1-6 NKJV
2023-07-08 | Whatever You Do | Colossians 3:18-25
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It’s Starts in the Home
“Wives, submit to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter toward them. Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord. Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. Bondservants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God.” Colossians 3:18-22 NKJV
2023-07-01 | Put Off Put On | Colossians 3:1-17
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If then you were raised with Christ…
“If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. Therefore, put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience, in which you yourselves once walked when you lived in them. But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth. Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him, where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free, but Christ is all and in all.” Colossians 3:1-11 NKJV