Fellowship of Believers But brothers when we were

Fellowship of Believers But, brothers, when we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in thought), out of our intense longing we made every effort to see you. 18 For we wanted to come to you--certainly I, Paul, did, again and again--but Satan stopped us. 1 Thessalonians 2: 17 -18 17

Fellowship of Believers For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes? Is it not you? 20 Indeed, you are our glory and joy. 1 Thessalonians 2: 1920 19

Fellowship of Believers 1. What is our hope? … in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when He comes?

Fellowship of Believers They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2: 42 42

Fellowship of Believers I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. 20 I have no one else like him, who takes a genuine interest in your welfare. Philippians 2: 19 -20 19

Fellowship of Believers For everyone looks out for his own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel. Philippians 2: 21 -22 21

Fellowship of Believers And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. 2 Timothy 2: 2 2

Fellowship of Believers

Fellowship of Believers 1. What is our hope? 2. What is our joy? … in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when He comes?

Fellowship of Believers I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete. 2 John 1: 12 12

Fellowship of Believers After this the Lord appointed seventytwo others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. 2 He told them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. Luke 10: 1 -2 1

Fellowship of Believers The seventy-two returned with joy and said, "Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name. " Luke 10: 17 17

Fellowship of Believers At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure. Luke 10: 21 21

Fellowship of Believers It gave me great joy to have some brothers come and tell about your faithfulness to the truth and how you continue to walk in the truth. 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. 3 John 1: 3 -4 3

Fellowship of Believers 1. What is our hope? 2. What is our joy? 3. What is our crown? … in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when He comes?

Fellowship of Believers Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! Philippians 4: 1 1

Fellowship of Believers Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. James 1: 12 12

Fellowship of Believers Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 1 Corinthians 9: 24 -25 24

Fellowship of Believers And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. 1 Peter 5: 4 4

Fellowship of Believers 1. 2. 3. 4. What is our hope? What is our joy? What is our crown? Indeed, you are our glory and joy.

Fellowship of Believers For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes? Is it not you? 20 Indeed, you are our glory and joy. 19 1 Thessalonians 2: 19 -20