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Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - 1 Thessalonians 2:14-20; 3:1-13 (1 Thessalonians 2:1-2 & 14-20; 3:1-13; Acts 17:5-10; Ephesians 4:1-3 & 21-32; Luke 15:10; John 15:17-21; 2 Timothy 3:10-12; Matthew 5:10-12; 2 Corinthians 4:6-18; Hebrews 12:2-3)\n\xa0\n\nHow do we respond when we face opposition for our faith in Jesus Christ?\nIn this lesson, we will see how Paul encourages the believers to stay faithful to Jesus despite facing persecution. Drawing from the teachings and example of Jesus, Paul will remind them of the importance of encouraging one another, the joy of seeing lives changed and the calling we have as Jesus followers!\n\n\xa0\n\nSeries description:\nWe believe the Gospel has the power to change lives, but how often do we see this transformational power in the lives of people we know?In this series, we will consider the example of Paul\u2019s Gospel preaching ministry in the ancient city of Thessalonica. As we study 1 Thessalonians, we will see the difference the Gospel makes, and be challenged with practical steps that we can take to become more effective Gospel witnesses! Our world is desperate for real change\u2014Gospel Change!\n\n\xa0\n\nGospel Change"A Gospel Endurance"1 Thessalonians 2:14-20; 3:1-13\nHandout/Outline\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\xa0\n\n\nI. The encouragement of one anotherII. The joy of changed\xa0livesIII. The calling of the believer