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1 & 2 Thessalonians Part 1 • Professor Dale Sturm • Oct 16 - Oct 22

Oct 11, 2023

59:47

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The podcast discusses the importance of loving one another, the power of hope, and experiencing joy amidst affliction. It explores Paul's connection to Thessalonica and his preaching in the city. The hosts share stories about President Hinckley's love for the members and Joseph F. Smith's experiences in Hawaii. It also touches on the significance of gathering, sharing the gospel, and missionaries' emotional experiences.

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The Thessalonians exhibited strong faith, love, and patience in the face of afflictions.

Paul emphasized the importance of enduring hardships in the Christian journey and not being shaken by afflictions.

Paul encouraged the Thessalonians to maintain their faith and unwavering confidence amidst trials and tribulations, holding onto the promises and blessings that await them.

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Paul praises the Thessalonians for their faith and love

Paul expresses deep gratitude for the Thessalonians, highlighting their strong faith, love, and patience in the face of afflictions. He commends their hard work and labor of love, emphasizing their dedication to serving the true and living God. Paul reminisces about their time together, mentioning the hardships they endured and how they turned away from idols to follow Christ. He praises them for spreading the word of God and becoming examples to other believers in the region.

BYU Devotional: Cast Not Away Therefore Your Confidence from Elder Holland

02:44

Gentile believers on the periphery: Exploring faith without entering the covenant

01:19

The Work of Faith, Labor of Love, and Patience of Hope

01:26

Paul's Instruction on Sharing the Gospel in the Real World

01:35

Introduction

2min

Introduction of Professor Dale Sturm and His Background

2min

Paul and Silas in Thessalonica

24min

President Hinckley's Love and Service

13min

Importance of Gathering and Sharing the Gospel

5min

The Story of Joseph F. Smith and the Caring Sister

4min

Missionaries' Emotional Experiences and Paul's Desire to Return

9min

Have you ever wondered what ancient letters to a small Christian community can teach us about thriving in a modern world of challenges and uncertainties? Professor Dale Sturm teaches about the importance of loving one another, the power of hope, and how the gospel of Jesus Christ allows us to experience joy amidst affliction.

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00:00 Part 1–Professor Dale Sturm
00:59 Introduction to 1 Thessalonians and 2 Thessalonians
02:03 Introduction of Professor Dale Sturm
04:13 Background to Thessalonica, Paul and Silas
06:54 Thessalonica is a free city
09:28 Acts 17 review, Silas, and Timothy
14:33 The “baser sort”
17:00 Paul is escorted out of town
19:23 Paul sends Timothy to Thessalonica
21:10 Timing of 1 Thessalonians
22:51 A letter of encouragement
26:06 Hard work due to faith
27:48 President Hickley offers encouragement
30:59 President Packer expresses love
31:52 Joy amidst affliction
35:40 Conversion requires sacrifice
37:34 Professor Sturm shares a personal story about President Hinckley
39:29 Key indicators and Same Boat Therapy
41:49 1 Thessalonians 2
45:38 We love those we serve
46:42 Joseph F. Smith story in Hawaii
49:43 Praying for those who serve
51:54 Paul encourages those enduring trials
54:00 Paul makes a doctrinal correction
56:19 Elder Holland’s “Cast Not Away Therefore Your Confidence”
59:41 End of Part 1–Professor Dale Sturm

Thanks to the followHIM team:
Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor
David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors
Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host
John Bytheway: Co-host
David Perry: Producer
Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor
Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes
Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design
Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager
Will Stoughton: Video Editor
Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website
Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts

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followHIM: A Come, Follow Me Podcast

1 & 2 Thessalonians Part 1 • Professor Dale Sturm • Oct 16 - Oct 22

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Deep dives

Paul praises the Thessalonians for their faith and love

Paul's personal approach and ethical conduct

The Thessalonians' perseverance through afflictions

The path of affliction and its purpose

The importance of faith amidst trials

BYU Devotional: Cast Not Away Therefore Your Confidence from Elder Holland

Gentile believers on the periphery: Exploring faith without entering the covenant

The Work of Faith, Labor of Love, and Patience of Hope

Paul's Instruction on Sharing the Gospel in the Real World

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1 & 2 Thessalonians Part 1 • Professor Dale Sturm • Oct 16 - Oct 22

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Paul praises the Thessalonians for their faith and love

Paul's personal approach and ethical conduct

The Thessalonians' perseverance through afflictions

The path of affliction and its purpose

The importance of faith amidst trials

BYU Devotional: Cast Not Away Therefore Your Confidence from Elder Holland

Gentile believers on the periphery: Exploring faith without entering the covenant

The Work of Faith, Labor of Love, and Patience of Hope

Paul's Instruction on Sharing the Gospel in the Real World

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