The believers in Thessalonica were under so much persecution they thought they were in end-times.  In Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians he encourages them to pursue their relationship with Christ even in the midst of great suffering and clarifies the rapture.  Today, Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn (https://myfaithradio.com/authors/jeff-verdoorn/) teaches from 1 Thessalonians 2 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Thessalonians%202&version=NIV) on living lives worthy of God, belonging, pure motives, pleasing God over man, spiritual giving principles, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now. (https://give.unwsp.edu/site/Donation2?df_id=3342&3342.donation=form1&utm_source=myfaithradio.com&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=frn_podcasts) This conversation originally took place on June 6, 2023