Big Idea: Jesus is the source of enduring hope. 1 Thessalonians 4:1, 3 1 Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. 3 For this is the will of God, your sanctification… God has a purpose and plan for our lives. 1 Thessalonians 4:9 9 Now concerning brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another, John 13:34–35 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” A life pleasing and set apart to God involves showing love to one another. 1 Thessalonians 4:11 11 … aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, A life pleasing and set apart to God is communicated through our daily life. Don’t let the pace of life ruin the grace of life. 1 Thessalonians 4:12 12 so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one. Evangelism one day at a time.