2 Thessalonians 1

This teaching addresses the reality of Christian persecution and suffering, focusing on 2 Thessalonians 1. Pastor Mike encourages believers to keep their eyes fixed on Jesus rather than their circumstances, emphasizing that present suffering is temporary compared to eternal glory. The message explores how Christians should respond to persecution—not with fleshly retaliation but with spiritual weapons of prayer, love, and the Word of God. The teaching stresses that suffering for Christ is evidence of genuine faith and that God will ultimately judge those who persecute His people. The ultimate hope presented is Christ's return as the Lion of Judah who will reign and make all things right. Throughout, Pastor Mike emphasizes evangelism and the urgency of reaching lost souls before they face eternal separation from God.