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Joel 2:28-3:21 (view passage online)
This lesson continues to contrast the old and new covenants, using the olive tree illustration from Romans 11. It shows how Gentiles have been grafted into God’s plan while affirming that God is not finished with the nation of Israel.
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1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 (view passage online)
Paul founded the church in Thessalonica amidst intense persecution, and it became a model of faith, love, and hope. He wrote this letter to encourage the believers as they continued to face hardships. The letter’s major themes focus on holiness and the encouragement of Christ’s return.