“Trustees, Mothers, Fathers” – 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

It was suggested in last week’s sermon (the thanksgiving of Paul for the Thessalonians) that the apostle Paul planted the seeds of several themes he would cultivate throughout the rest of the letter. We come now to that first theme: the integrity of the apostles. Because it is dealt with right out of the gate after the greeting and thanksgiving, Paul’s reputation with and integrity in the eyes of the Thessalonians must have been heavy on his heart. Indeed, in my own experience, it is very painful to think that someone or a group of people with whom you have diligently labored should have their opinion of you be lowered either by their own reasonings or the accusations of others. Join pastor Don Ebel of Bethel Baptist church in Portland, Oregon, as we look at Paul’s pastoral heart in the face of Thessalonian doubts.

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