Athey Creek | Audio Podcast

A Bible teaching titled “Through the Bible | 1 Thessalonians 5” from 1 Thessalonians 5 by Brett Meador.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:1–6, Paul reminds us that we should understand the times and not be caught off guard as the Day of the Lord approaches. But how will we know when it is near? As we dig into what Jesus Himself, Paul, and others teach throughout the Bible, we discover the signs that point to the End, see how they are playing out in the world today, and learn how we should live as they unfold.

Because Paul’s time with the Thessalonians was cut short by opposition and persecution, he uses his letter to share what he was unable to tell them in person, including how to handle their own appointments with trouble. In 1 Thessalonians 3-4, Paul demonstrates what it means to walk faithfully in a sinful world, encouraging us to bless others and to live in a way that sets a godly example for those around us.

Paul gives us some marching orders in 1 Thessalonians 5:6 on what we are to be about as we await the end, and it turns out that Scripture is full of similar charges. As we search both the Old and New Testaments, we learn to watch for the signs of the times and why it’s so important that we do as things unfold before our eyes.

The Apostle Paul knew what it was like to be accused, misunderstood, and criticized, and in 1 Thessalonians 2, he shows us how to respond. As we examine the characteristics of his ministry and his conduct toward the believers in Thessalonica, we find a model rooted in boldness, integrity, love, and faithfulness.