As we come toward the end of 1 Thessalonians, we mentioned last week that Paul is taking his time in wrapping up the letter. He cares deeply about his friends and wants them to hear some final words on how to be true sisters and brothers in Jesus. Last week we heard Paul on what we could call, "community-life essentials." Next, Paul’s instruction turns to what we could call, "gathered-life essentials." In other words, what these early Christians should be practicing as a worshiping community, a natural move from being to doing.
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