God Finishes Your Story | Wednesday in The Word for April 29, 2026

1 Thessalonians 5:23-28

Blessing and Admonition

23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

24 He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.

25 Brethren, pray for us.

26 Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.

27 I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren.

28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen

Context

• What do these closing words reveal about Paul’s heart for them? (1 Thessalonians 1:2, 3, 28, 13, 19, 20, 3:10)

Reflection

1. Why is He the ‘God of peace’? How was God ‘sanctifying’ them? (Romans 8:11-13, 28-31, Philippians 1:6, 4:7, 9, 1 Thessalonians 4:4, 2 Peter 3:18)
2. What’s significant about God’s faithfulness? (Psalm 36:5, 1 Corinthians 1:9, 10:13, 2 Timothy 2:13, Hebrews 10:23)
3. Why does Paul ask them to pray for him? (Romans 15:30, Ephesians 6:19, Colossians 4:3, 4, Philippians 1:19, 2 Thess 3:1)
4. Why would he charge them to read this word to all the brethren? (Psalm 1:2, 19:7-12, Isaiah 55:11, Luke 4:4, 1 Timothy 4:13, 2 Timothy 3:16, 17, Revelation 1:3)

Testimony Time

1. How has this book brought you closer to the Lord?
2. Why does Paul open and close this letter with grace?
3. How are you more prepared for His return? (Ephesians 2:8, 9, 1 Thessalonians 1:1, 4:16, 5:23, 5:28, James 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:52)