1 Thessalonions chapter 2 As we read through this chapter we realize the Jewish people missed their messiah.  They had built up expectations of how he should be and act. We do this also with the local church. But we are to: 1.  Worship God 2.  Read the Word and ask Holy Spirit to reveal In OT people could read about the Messiah: Isaiah 7:14; Micah 5:2; Isaiah 5:36; Isaiah 53:1-12; Zechariah 11:12; You can read the Bible religiously but without the Holy Spirit, you miss Jesus. The people missed the Messiah.  How?  Peter missed a lot of things until the coming of the Holy Spirit.  Jesus had been given to them by God but they missed it.  They had rejected Jesus and crucified him.  God had raised him up and they still missed it.  Jesus had been made Lord of Heaven and earth and they still missed it. John says...these things are written...John 20:31 The Jewish people were the first sent in to attack the church by the enemy.  But standing upon the foundation they withstood the att

 You know, brothers and sisters, that our visit to you was not without results. We had previously suffered and been treated outrageously in Philippi, as you know, but with the help of our God we dared to tell you his gospel in the face of strong opposition. For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you. On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts. You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed—God is our witness. We were not looking for praise from people, not from you or anyone else, even though as apostles of Christ we could have asserted our authority. Instead, we were like young children among you.Just as a nursing mother cares for her children, so we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well. Surely you rememb