2 Thessalonians 3:1
Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you,
Glorifying the Word of God
2 Thessalonians 3:1
Glorifying the Word of God
Glorifying the Word of God
2 Thessalonians 3:1
Let the word run
- Run
- Be glorified
- As with you
Glorifying the Word of God
2 Thessalonians 3:1
We glorify the word when we…
Receive it. Respond to it. Live it. Repeat it.
Glorifying the Word of God
Not human opinion
1. They received the word
1 Thessalonians 2:13
For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe.
Glorifying the Word of God
Called through the gospel
2. They heeded its call
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
13 But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God from the beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth, 14 to which He called you by our gospel, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Glorifying the Word of God
1 Thessalonians 1:9
The call demanded a turn
From idols → to God → to serve
Glorifying the Word of God
A walk that pleases God
3. They lived by the gospel
1 Thessalonians 4:1
Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God;
Glorifying the Word of God
The word made visible
4. They became examples
1 Thessalonians 1:6-8
6 And you became followers of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit, 7 so that you became examples to all in Macedonia and Achaia who believe. 8 For from you the word of the Lord has sounded forth, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place. Your faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything.
Glorifying the Word of God
1 Thessalonians 1:8
5. They sounded forth the word
The gospel came to them—and then echoed from them.
Glorifying the Word of God
Multiplication, not mere addition
Entrust it to faithful people
2 Timothy 2:2
And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
Paul → Timothy → faithful men → others
Glorifying the Word of God
Receive · Respond · Live · Repeat
Let the word be glorified in us
Treat it as God’s word. Obey its call. Display its power. Pass it on.
Glorifying the Word of God
Discussion
How can the word be glorified in us?
Glorifying the Word of God