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Prayer Suggestion | O beloved Jesus, you are the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear Your voice we may know you who call us each by name and follow where you lead; this we pray in the name of the holy and undivided Trinity, on God, forever and ever. Amen. Book of Common Prayer | Collects | Via Lectionarypage.net +++ Bible in Time | Thursday | Fourth Week in Easter | New Testament Study, Day 48 | It’s 52 c.e./a.d. Today - Day 48 | 2 Thessalonians 3 Next - Day 49 | Acts 18:5 - 19:23 | Revo. pp. 171- 175 +++   My Thoughts on Today’s Session -    Using NOAB5 per below | Notes pp. 2121-2122 Vs. 3:1-5 Exhortation to prayer and Steadfastness. Pray - God will strengthen us and you. We have confidence in you and your faith. Vs. 3:6-15 Instructions considering disorderly members. Do not be idle. Work and earn your living. Vs. 3:16-18 Closing greetings Have the peace that only God can give. Grace of Jesus is with you all. Live the life of Christ, keep the faith, and the worl

Prayer Suggestion | O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, forever and ever. Amen. Book of Common Prayer | Collects | Via Lectionarypage.net +++ Bible in Time | Saturday | Third Week in Easter | New Testament Study, Day 47 | It’s 52 c.e./a.d. Today - Day 47 | 2 Thessalonians 2 Next - Day 48 | 2 Thessalonians 3 +++   My Thoughts on Today’s Session -    Using NOAB5 per below | Notes pp. 2120-2121 V. 1-12 - reassurances about the timing of Jesus’s return. It’s in the future after a series of events. Be patient. v.13-17 - You are doing good things. Stand firm and hold the traditions. Keep the faith. Every community of faith has its traditions… Just so they do not get in the way of doing worship and ministry now. Listen to the Holy Spirit. Invite your friends to our journey. Happy Eastertide! In Christ,

Prayer Suggestion| Almighty God, our Refuge and our Rock, your loving care knows no bounds and embraces all the peoples of the earth: Defend and protect those who fall victim to the forces of evil, and as we remember this day those who endured depredation and death because of who they were, not because of what they had done or failed to do, give us the courage to stand against hatred and oppression, and to seek the dignity and well-being of all for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, in whom you have reconciled the world to yourself; and who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Book of Common Prayer | Collects | Via Morning Prayer | English | https://www.missionstclare.com/ english/April/whole/morning/24m.html +++ Bible in Time | Saturday | Third Week in Easter | New Testament Study, Day 46 | It’s 52 c.e./a.d. Today - D ay 46 | 2 Thessalonians 1 Next - Day 47 | 2 Thessalonians 2 +++   My Thoughts on Today’s Session - Using NOAB5 per below |

Prayer Suggestion | Speech is God’s gift. We shall have to account for it. It is through words we communicate with each other and that we reveal what we are. We haven’t the right to be silent, but speaking is a serious matter, and we must weigh our words in the sight of God. p. 69 | Prayers | Michael Quoist | ISBN 9780934134460 | © 1963 +++ Bible in Time | Friday | Third Week in Easter | New Testament Study, Day 45 | It’s 52 c.e./a.d. Today - Day 45 | Background | 2 Thessalonians | Revo. pp. 165 - 167 Next - Day 46 | 2 Thessalonians 1 +++ Edwards Thoughts on Today’s Session - Paul is four months in Corinth and writes 2 Thessalonians as a letter to adjust the thinking and faith of this church.   My Thoughts on Today’s Session - Mark Powell says 2 Thessalonians is a change in tone from the first letter. It’s a little harsh. Paul commends the church for standing up for the faith in the light of persecution. Those that persecute will get theirs in the end. “Day of the Lord” will come.