{"product_id":"life-lessons-from-1-and-2-thessalonians-by-max-lucado","title":"Life Lessons from 1 and 2 Thessalonians by Max Lucado","description":"\u003cp class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" _ngcontent-nfd-c245=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe church in Thessalonica was a study in contrast. They had been a quiet and holy people. But after a while, they had become restless and impatient. They needed direction on how to live.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSo Paul wrote the young church two letters. The first commended the believers for their faith and encouraged them to continue living according to the gospel principles he had taught. The second letter was filled with helpful hints that corrected their wrong beliefs, assumptions, and behaviors. Whether we are living a quiet and holy life or one that leaves us restless and impatient, Paul's letters encourage us. They challenge us to remain faithful in a temporary world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs you read, study, journal, and discuss the books of 1 and 2 Thessalonians, watch for these\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekey themes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat Max will unpack throughout the book:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe should live in preparation for Christ's return.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGod wants holy and pure worship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe time of Christ's return will be unpredictable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow we live our everyday lives, matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Life Lessons with Max Lucado series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebrings the Bible to life in twelve lessons filled with intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take you deeper into God's Word. Each lesson includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn opening reflection on the Bible book you're studying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBackground information to deepen your understanding of the cultural and historical setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn excerpt of the text (from the NIV and the NKJV).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExploration questions with plenty of room to write your own thoughts and notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInspirational thoughts from Max as well as a closing takeaway for further reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Life Lessons series is ideal for use in both a small-group setting or for individual study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" _ngcontent-nfd-c245=\"\"\u003eAuthor Bio:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"author\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" _ngcontent-nfd-c245=\"\"\u003eMax Lucado\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSince entering the ministry in 1978, Max Lucado has served churches in Miami, Florida; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and San Antonio, Texas. He currently serves as the teaching minister of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio. He is the recipient of the 2021 ECPA Pinnacle Award for his outstanding contribution to the publishing industry and society at large. He is America's bestselling inspirational author with more than 145 million products in print.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper-Collins Christian Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46554165182783,"sku":"9780310086543","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7731\/0271\/files\/9780310086543.jpg?v=1704298332","url":"https:\/\/morningstarbookstore.com\/products\/life-lessons-from-1-and-2-thessalonians-by-max-lucado","provider":"Morning Star Christian Bookstores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}