Inspired by God’s prophets, the Jews started the temple reconstruction afresh. As work commenced, Persian officials investigated the project, questioned the leaders, and sent a letter to King Darius asking his ruling on the restoration’s validity.

Jesus is the Messiah who his people rejected and died as the King of the Jews on the Cross. His sacrificial death brings us eternal life through his final Atonement of sins, and he came to fulfil what is written in the Scripture in the glory of his Father.

God’s all-around sovereignty and humanity’s capacity for choice exist together. God is absolute and unrivalled in his actions and authority; While the man is free and responsible for his action, their hearts can be moved by divine intervention.

Paul wrote to the Thessalonians who were suffering for their faith. He urged their continued perseverance, good behaviour, love, and faith. He reminded them of Christ’s coming, at which time the unbeliever would receive punishment, while the Christian would obtain honour, glory, and the eternal presence of Christ Jesus.

Apostle Paul express the ways to display the changes Christ brings into our lives in our relationship with Christian leaders, acts of love, corporate worship; and God will do it and sanctify us.

Faithful obedience to Christ will always result in misunderstandings and persecutions from those outside the faith. Therefore, encouragement becomes a source of strength in our relationships with one another and in our ability to persevere.

Effective church leaders and pastors seek God’s approval in what they do. Shepherding is not just a job; it is a commitment to serving God which surrounds our entire lifestyle. In the church community, the emphasis is on relationships more than roles.

Paul wrote against false teachers with authority as an apostle of Christ, that me might prevent a major conflict when he arrived.

1) Paul responds to the charge against his authority
2) Godly jealousy, Paul’s credentials and service to Christ
3) Paul’s extraordinary experiences of visions and revelations

Paul wanted the contribution for the Christians in Jerusalem to be generous and for its collection to go smoothly. Generous contributions would result in widespread praise of God.