Paul encourages us to turn to God, to serve the living God, and to look for Christ’s return. Our focus should be to love God and others, living as though we are ready for Christ’s return.

O: Ezekiel lists offenses of several Gentile nations and the judgment they would receive.
WN: Paul encourages the Thessalonians to look toward Christ’s return as they endure trials. Paul counsels Timothy on what to teach, how to select leaders, and how to behave in the church.