The Thessalonians endured fierce persecution for their faith in Jesus, but their eternal hope in Christ gave them the strength to stand firm with joy. That same hope should stir our hearts today—not only to persevere in trials, but to boldly share the Gospel with those around us. Because, without Christ, the lost face a hopeless eternity. Please open your Bible to First Thessalonians chapter two, verse eighteen, and listen as Pastor Ray Viola concludes his message on verses thirteen through twenty.
