The Holy Bible - First Thessalonians

The Holy Bible is a collection of books. So I have split them up. I will read it in 1 year, every day ~15 minutes of reading.

Why read it?

The First Letter to the Thessalonians is Paul’s earliest letter, written around 50–51 AD, only months after he planted the church. He thanks God for their strong faith amid fierce persecution and encourages them to keep living holy lives. The letter also gives the clearest teaching on the return of Jesus and what happens to believers who die before that day.

You will find warm fatherly love, comfort about death, and a strong call to hope. This book helps anyone who faces trouble or wonders about the future.

Favourite quote

In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Paul gives three short commands:

Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

These two sentences show God’s will in every situation: stay joyful, keep praying, always thank Him.

What I Loved

The promise in chapter 4 lifts my heart. Paul says that at Jesus’ coming, “the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord” (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17). This picture of reunion with loved ones and with Jesus removes fear of death.

Key Takeaway

First Thessalonians teaches that Jesus will return suddenly and surely. Until then we must live pure, love one another, and work quietly. The book calls us to encourage each other with the hope of resurrection and to comfort the grieving with these words. It reminds us that our labour for the Lord is never wasted, because He is coming back for us.