11. 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

This series explores how the gospel of Jesus shapes the community of Jesus. In a world eager to shape us with powerful agendas and persuasive messages, the Church must be shaped — in every aspect of its life — by the transformative message of the gospel. When the gospel shapes the church and our lives as individuals it leads to beauty and flourishing. Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians helps us see how the gospel shapes: the church, individual lives, prayer, hope, our response to suffering, leadership, sexuality, our work ethic, peace, relationships, hospitality, and more.