The Thessalonians were worried that Jesus might have already returned, so Paul had to write to clarify a few details about that. This clarification has ended up being one of the few very clear end times passages we have in the scriptures. Join David Alley as he reads 1 Thessalonians 4 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul HAD to find out how the Thessalonians were doing, and so he sent Timothy on a mission for an update. Join David Alley as he reads 1 Thessalonians 3 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

In this letter to the Thessalonians, Paul explains his motivation for preaching to them, and his heart is sincere and for them. It is how our hearts should always be towards each other. Join David Alley as he reads 1 Thessalonians 2 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

The Thessalonians were from Macedonia and were a church facing persecution, but yet had strong faith, and were a church Paul greatly loved. Join David Alley as he reads 1 Thessalonians 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul finished his letter to the Colossians with final instructions, and greetings to many interesting people. Above all we must devote ourselves to prayer. Join David Alley as he reads Colossians 4 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

You are seated with Christ above, if you are found in him, that is. And while it seems you are here on Earth, spiritually you are also with him. We don't know how that works precisely, but there is a profound and wonderful power and truth to it. Join David Alley as he reads Colossians 3 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

In Jesus the complete fullness of God was found. Paul said "the fullness of the deity" dwelled in him in bodily form. Such an amazing thought. Join David Alley as he reads Colossians 2 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Have you ever wondered what God looks like? You need to look at Jesus because in considering him, we learn about God. Join David Alley as he reads Colossians 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

In Philippi there were two women who didn't agree - Eudodia and Syntyche - and Paul tells them to have the same mind. But who will give in so that they agree? Join David Alley as he reads Philippians 4 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul considered all things to be nothing compared to knowing Jesus, and said he was going to "press on" to win the prize. Join David Alley as he reads Philippians 3 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

There is a lot of talk about human rights in the world, and people demans their rights. Even people when arrested 'have the right to remain silent.' But Jesus didn't cling to His rights, and we are told to 'have the same attitude as Jesus.' Join David Alley as he reads Philippians 2 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul was only in Philippi for about one week, a very difficult and tumultuous week, but a church started in the house of Lydia and the first Christians were very eclectic. But what God started, he would finish, wrote Paul. Join David Alley as he reads Philippians 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Spiritual Warfare is something which on the one hand is controversial, but on the other hand, every believer experiences either knowingly or unknowingly. Join David Alley as he reads Ephesians 6 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

What can we make out of the submission verse in Ephesians, and the context of the even bigger marriage issue that Paul was alluding to? Join David Alley as he reads Ephesians 5 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

There is a lot going on in every chapter of Ephesians, and this chapter is no exception. One high point is the discussion of the giving of ministry gifts in Christ's ascension - including the extra apostles that the church needs, why it needs them, and for how long. Join David Alley as he reads Ephesians 4 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul said that he was given a mystery of God's administration, which was that God made him responsible for the inclusion of the Gentiles into God's plan. This was indeed a mystery - an unexpected turn of events - and Paul explains it here. Join David Alley as he reads Ephesians 3 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

There was both an actual wall in the Jewish temple, and a metaphorical racism against Gentiles. Both of these things were a "dividing wall of hostility" that kept them away from God. Paul writes now that "we all have access to the Father" in this chapter. Join David Alley as he reads Ephesians 2 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Join Paul in his letter to the Ephesians as he teaches us a powerful prayer to pray. We also discuss the academic controversy over whether Paul actually wrote this letter or not, and give the simple answer, that yes he did, and explain why. Join David Alley as he reads Ephesians 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Apples trees produce apples, and so it goes. If you live to please yourself, with no regard for God, what type of fruit does that produce? Join David Alley as he reads Galatians 6 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul talks about how trying to be good enough for God is bondage. LIving under a thousand rules is a type of captivity, but being released from all that legalism is freedom. Why go back to that? But the Galatians were trying to go back, and it made no sense. Join David Alley as he reads Galatians 5 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul compares Abrahams experience with Hagar having a son, and his experience with Sarah having a son and shows how one was by faith, and one was by human effort. But only one of these two ways worked how God intended. What do we learn from this? Join David Alley as he reads Galatians 4 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul loved the Christians in Galatia, but after leaving they came under the spell of strange ideas - they were bewitched. Paul writes to sort that out. Join David Alley as he reads Galatians 3 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

The issue about the negative Jewish influence on Christian faith was influential and not always easy to discern, so much so that Peter himself was led astray, and then challenged by Paul. Join David Alley as he reads Galatians 2 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul established churches in Galatia, but not long later others came through teaching them that they had to be circumcised to be a Christian. Paul is astonished that they are giving up on faith alone, and starting to go back to the Jewish laws. Join David Alley as he reads Galatians 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Some people think that once saved, you will alwasy be saved, but in writing to the church in Corinth in 2 corinthians, Paul tells them to "examine themselves" and see if they are in the faith. In other words, even if you think you are saved, take nothing for granted. Join David Alley as he reads 2nd Corinthians 13 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

There was a serious issue that Paul repeatedly faced, that was not disclosed to us by Paul, except that it was labelled a "thorn" in the flesh. This thing troubled him constantly so much that he prayed three times for it to be removed, but the Lord was not willing to remove it. This persistent problem kept Paul grounded, which he needed very much. Join David Alley as he reads 2nd Corinthians 12 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul continues to defend himself against the context of the False Apostles who have moved into Corinth in his absence. Join David Alley as he reads 2nd Corinthians 11 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Back in Corinth false apostles had arrived on the scene. And these false ministers undermined Paul, and his genuine apostolic ministry. Paul felt he had no option but to explain and defend himself, not for his own sake, but to protect them. Join David Alley as he reads 2nd Corinthians 10 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Sowing and Reaping is a concept increasingly popular, but some people have given away huge sums and become poor in the process. Does it really work? What is the go with giving and faith? Join David Alley as he reads 2nd Corinthians 9 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul now takes two chapters to talk about money and giving, starting with a the offering he was raising for the poor Join David Alley as he reads 2nd Corinthians 8 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul paid a quick visit across the Adriatic sea from Ephesus to Corinth. It was short, and as it turned out painful. Paul talks about it in this chapter. Join David Alley as he reads 2nd Corinthians 7 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul made a deliberate choice not to put any stumbling block in the way of another finding God. The result was that he was often humiliated, shamed, beaten or experience hardship. He was crushed, but not broken for the sake of others. Join David Alley as he reads 2nd Corinthians 6 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

It is the job of every believer to work with the ministry or reconciliation, that is bringing people back to God. AND, of course to reconcile people to each other in Christ. Join David Alley as he reads 2nd Corinthians 5 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

As believers we carry with us the most wonderful treasure of all, but you would not know it by looking at the broken lives we have. But our brokeness demonstrate how good God is. Join David Alley as he reads 2nd Corinthians 4 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul says that the first covenant was glorious... it had an ark of the covenant that could electrify people with its glory. The second/new covenant however is more glorious, but doesn't' come with anything physical or amazing like the ark. How exactly is it more glorious? Join David Alley as he reads 2nd Corinthians 3 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Being a minister of God's new covenant (which you are) is a special responsibility because God trusts you with his very own grace, a life-changing grace for others. What will you do with this trust? Join David Alley as he reads 2nd Corinthians 2 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul had some problems with the Corinthians, a bit like a parent with a troubled teenager. They belonged to each other, but were still trying to work it out. Paul writes his second (actually fourth) letter to the Corinthians and starts out trying to comfort them with Christ's comfort. Join David Alley as he reads 2nd Corinthians 1 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

In closing the book of 1st Corinthians, Paul makes arrangements for a special offering, and before closing with a blessing makes personal requests. Here we meet some interesting people we never knew about. Join David Alley as he reads 1st Corinthians 16 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

In this chapter Paul quotes a creed dated back to within just a few years of Christ's death. That's very cool on its own. But additionally this chapter explains the resurrection, which isn't just being raised back to the same life you had before. No its another thing entirely. This video explains. Join David Alley as he reads 1st Corinthians 9 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Do Christians today prophecy? Its a question that not everyone agrees on, but once you listen to David explain more about the simplicity of prophecy, you might agree that yes every believer can and should. Join David Alley as he reads 1st Corinthians 14 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

1 Corinthians 13 is known as the love chapter, often used at weddings, but is actually the middle part of a discussion about spiritual gifts as this video will explain. Join David Alley as he reads 1st Corinthians 13 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

The Lord gives gifts to his church, and also gifts to individuals in the church for the benefit of the whole. Paul is now going to take three entire chapters to discuss this matter, starting right here. Join David Alley as he reads 1st Corinthians 12 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

There is much ado or at least much confusion about head coverings. Well there is at least one simple way of thinking about it, as David explains. Also we go into the Communion Passage read in churches almost every Sunday. Join David Alley as he reads 1st Corinthians 11 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

The last two chapters of 1 Corinthians, Paul has been talking about meat offered to idols and how a Christian should handle that. It's always in the best interests of others. But what if an unbeliever offers you something and you think it "might" be bad but you don't know for sure? Here is how to handle that. Join David Alley as he reads 1st Corinthians 10 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

In the middle of a three chapter discussion of how to handle idol meat in a Christian church, Paul demonstrates how we should give up our rights, to what we want for the sake of others. He uses himself as an example.

Idol meat was actually a huge issue in Corinth, but one that seems to not quite fit into our society today, and yet there is an application that remains for us out of this chapter. Join David Alley as he reads 1st Corinthians 8 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

Paul was single and seemed to think that was the best scenario in his case, but many people are terrified by the idea that God may call them to be single. To be single or not, that is the question it seems nobody wants to consider. Join David Alley as he reads 1st Corinthians 7 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.

In Corinth, some Christians took other Christians to court, but Paul felt the entire situation was embarrassing for the church and undermined the gospel. What should we do for situations like that? Join David Alley as he reads 1st Corinthians 6 and then discusses the chapter and these issues.