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Living & Longing for the Lord: A Guide to 1–2 Thessalonians (Guides to God's Word Book 47) Kindle Edition

by Michael Whitworth (Author), Earl D. Edwards (Foreword) Format: Kindle Edition
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The Christian life can have as many heartbreaks as “Hallelujahs.”

Circumstances confuse us. Sin frustrates us. The devil likes to inflict pain on God’s children. Wouldn’t it be great if we could go to heaven as soon as we become Christians and skip the confusion, frustration, and pain? Sadly, it doesn’t work like that; we have to learn to overcome this world while awaiting the Second Coming. In 1–2 Thessalonians, we are equipped to do just that.

LIVING & LONGING FOR THE LORD will guide you through Paul’s letters to Thessalonica in hopes of helping you become more like Jesus until he returns.

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"The theme of these epistles, according to Whitworth, is living daily life in anticipation of Christ's return. He presents scholarly research in a conversational manner. Each chapter concludes with 'Talking Points' to help readers meditate and apply the Scriptures." —Christian Chronicle

"Michael Whitworth has quickly become one of the finest writers we have in the church. All of his writing is Biblical, thoughtful, insightful, challenging, and extremely helpful. His latest volume, Living & Longing for the Lord, will bless your life and help you become better prepared for eternity!" —Jeff A. Jenkins, The Jenkins Institute

"In Living & Longing for the Lord, Michael Whitworth has made a significant contribution to the literature on these two Pauline epistles. Though I would not agree with every single conclusion in this guide, I say without hesitation that it is a well-researched, conservative, and serious treatment of these epistles." —Dr. Earl Edwards, Freed-Hardeman University

About the Author

Michael Whitworth is the owner of Start2Finish Books and preaches in Bowie, Texas. He is the author of several works, including two award-winning books, The Epic of God and The Derision of Heaven. He is an avid landscape photographer and blogs regularly at Start2Finish Blog, a reflection of his daily struggle to become more like Jesus. He considers M&Ms his brain food is fond of large Mason jars. He's a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Alabama Crimson Tide. In his spare time, Michael loves reading and drinking coffee, watching sports, and spending time with his family and furry golden retriever.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00GTWG22S
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Start2Finish Books; 1st edition (January 28, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 28, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Michael Whitworth is the owner of Start2Finish. He is the author of several books and commentaries. He considers M&Ms his brain food is fond of large Mason jars. He's a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Alabama Crimson Tide. In his spare time, Michael loves reading, drinking coffee, and watching sports. He preaches for the Newport Ave Church of Christ in Bend, Oregon.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great balance; substantive and accessible
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2014
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Michael Whitworth has done it again. This volume is the third in his series of companion guides to books of the Bible, following Epic of God for Genesis and Derision of Heaven for Daniel. These guides meet a need in Christian writing: they are more substantive than most Sunday School guides and more accessible than most worthwhile commentaries. I can recommend these books as great reading for anyone who wants to get to know one of the Biblical books a little bit better.

Living and Longing is timely. It’s always tempting for an author to spend 300 pages chasing rabbits and 0 pages actually challenging his readers, but Michael doesn’t fall into that trap. He does indulge our curiosity and spends some time on some of the curiosities (e.g., the man of lawlessness, holy kisses, etc.), but he makes sure these side trails bring us home to the main point.

I tend to think of 1 and 2 Thessalonians as eschatological books, but Living and Longing really brings out the practical, daily living lessons from the book. He refuses to divorce the hereafter from the here-and-now.

Even when dealing with the difficult topic of God’s wrath, Michael does a good job of keeping us grounded in the lessons we each need.

My plan for Living and Longing is to spread out a few copies among our members before teaching a class or preaching a series on 1 and 2 Thessalonians, and then get feedback from the readers. I then incorporate their feedback into my preaching. I’ve found that to be a helpful way to enrich my teaching on the text, and get a few more people involved in detailed study.

I’d definitely recommend Living and Longing for anyone wanting to know more about these books or who wants to deepen their faith.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Uplifting and Encouraging, Mr. Whitworth has done it again!
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2014
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Whitworth has done it again. “Living and Longing for the Lord” is a spectacular guide to the first and second letters to the Thessalonians. This book is packed with just the right amount of information and its constant lines of humor provide for a pleasant reading experience. Before the self-Q&A page, Michael writes the following paragraph that summarizes his guide and both epistles very well:

“As you read this book and contemplate Paul’s letters to Thessalonica, my hope is that life’s difficulties will be minimized, Satan’s schemes nullified, God’s blessings magnified, and his majesty glorified. May you learn what it means to live and long for the Lord.”

Content

In this 10 chapter book the author brilliantly addresses all eight chapters of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. Just like his previous book, “The Derision of Heaven“, Mr. Whitworth provides “Talking Points” at the end of each chapter. The chapters of both Thessalonian epistles are broken down into verse chunks and handled very appropriately. Everything from the Paul’s opening introductions to the man of lawlessness to the greeting of one another with a holy kiss is addressed and discussed in this guide book.

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“The certain transformation God’s gospel brings to our lives should be so powerful that we can’t help but talk about the change the Lord has wrought.”

“The Thessalonians’ fortitude was rooted in their common hope – hope that God would keep His promises; hope that the tomb is indeed empty; hope that death was not the end; hope that their King would return and repay the suffering they had endured.”

“As the world violently shoves the church to the margins, we maintain a significant measure of our cultural relevancy by being generous to those who don’t always appreciate it.”

Conclusion

I give “Living and Longing for the Lord” an average score of 90%. This book was just fun to read. I read the book straight through pretty quickly to get the review out. I look forward to taking my time with it in the future and reading it the way the author intended: 1) The Bible letter (ex. Read all of 1 Thessalonians), 2) the section (ex. 1 Thess. 4:13-18), 3) Read the section of the guide that deals with the passages, and 4) Read the section (ex. 1 Thess. 4:13-18) again. According to the author this is how you’ll get the most understanding and use out of his guide book. All in all it was a wonderful read and I look forward to reviewing more of Michael Whitworth’s books in the future.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent study guide!
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2014
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Michael Whitworth is an amazing writer and communicator and has written an excellent study guide that is very helpful to anyone that wants to study 1 & 2 Thessalonians and improve their overall Bible knowledge. His contemporary writing style is very appealing as he deals with the biblical text accurately and exegetically, yet without becoming technical or boring. I think you will really enjoy this study and gain an excellent understanding of these two short New Testament epistles!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2015
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Great read! Well done! This book will bless your life a day help you grow closer to the Lord.
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5.0 out of 5 stars another great guide
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2014
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I would surely recommend this book to those who wish to understand the bible better. The author does a great job and it is awesome how additional study of his work can increase your knowledge
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