Model Action
1 Thessalonians 1:3
As we pray to our God and Father about you, we think of your faithful work, your loving deeds, and the enduring hope you have…(NLT)
Model Acceptance
1 Thessalonians 1:5-6
For when we brought you the Good News, it was not only with words but also with power, for the Holy Spirit gave you full assurance that what we said was true… 6 So you received the message…(NLT)
Model Joy
1 Thessalonians 1:6
So you received the message with joy from the Holy Spirit in spite of the severe suffering it brought you.
Model Hospitality
1 Thessalonians 1:8-9
…for wherever we go we find people telling us about your faith in God. We don’t need to tell them about it, 9 for they keep talking about the wonderful welcome you gave us…(NLT)
Model Repentance
1 Thessalonians 1:9
…for they keep talking about the wonderful welcome you gave us and how you turned away from idols to serve the living and true God.
Model Readiness
1 Thessalonians 1:10
And they speak of how you are looking forward to the coming of God’s Son from heaven…(NLT)
