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Lectionary for November 29, 2015 In verse 8, what is “the way”? Psalm 32:8 First Sunday in Advent, Series C, ESV 1 Thessalonians 3:9‐13 33:14‐16 Paul had left Thessalonica abruptly after a rather brief stay. Recent converts from paganism were thus left with little external Jeremiah was one of the four Major (, Ezekiel, support in the midst of persecution. Paul’s purpose in writing this Daniel) of the and recorded the longest book of letter was to restore relations with the Thessalonian Christians. the in terms of words. God uses Jeremiah to call to Verse 9, “For what thanksgiving can we return”, who are “we”? 1 repentance, announce the Babylonian exile, and prophesy the Thessalonians 1:1 . In verse 10, the writers are earnestly praying to see the Jeremiah never married. Why not? :1‐2 Thessalonians “face to face”. Why? 1 Thessalonians 2:17; Acts Our text picks up as the Lord promises to deliver his people from 17:1‐10 exile. Read verse 14. How long did the Lord intend the northern and southern kingdoms to be in exile? Jeremiah 29:10 What Luke 21:25‐36 plans does God have for his people after they endured exile? In verse 25, what might be the “signs in sun and moon and stars”? Jeremiah 29:11‐14 :10; Ezekiel 32:7‐8; Acts 2:20 In verse 15, the Lord once again reiterates that he “will cause a Further in verse 25 we find, “distress of nations in perplexity”. righteous Branch to spring up for ”. In 2 7:1‐13, we World confusion will ensue as described in Revelation 6:12‐17 find an interesting connection between David, dwellings, Branches and our church. Why will people be “fainting with fear”, verse 26? Isaiah 64:7 What will God do to assure that “Judah will be saved and Who had prophesied in verse 27, “the Son of Man coming in a will dwell securely.”, verse 16? :37‐41 By cloud”? Daniel 7:13‐14 What were the disciples told after Jesus’ what right or privilege did the Israelites have to receive this ascension? Acts 1:9‐11 salvation and security? :16b In verse 28, why are we told to “raise your heads”? Job 10:14‐15 Psalm 25:1‐10 It also mentions “your redemption is drawing near”. For more description of that redemption, see Romans 8:18‐23 and In verse 3 we find, “none who wait for you shall be put to shame”. Ephesians 4:30. Where is this promise restated in the ? Philippians 1:18‐21 In verse 34, we are warned that the coming of the Son of Man will occur “suddenly like a trap”. 9:11‐12 elaborates. David undoubtable remembers God’s ways when he calls on God to “Remember your mercy, O Lord” in verse 6. What might have In verse 36, Jesus instructs us to “stay awake at all times” Why? been some acts of mercy David was recalling? Genesis 8:1, 9:15; Luke 12:35‐40 What type of “strength” will be needed to escape 19:29 all things and stand before the Son of Man? Hosea 12:2‐6