This is a devotional commentary on the Epistles of Paul to the Thessalonians and to Timothy.Thessolonica is in modern day Greece and in the days of Paul the believers in this city were facing persecution. Paul writes to teach them about the second coming of Christ and their personal hope in Him. Despite their struggles, this church had become a model of hope and perseverance. Paul writes to encourage them in their faith.Paul's letters to Timothy are quite personal in nature and reveal his heart for this young pastor. In these letters Paul encourages and instructs Timothy in his role as a pastor. His letters to Timothy are filled with solid advice for churches and pastors in our day as well.Each chapter in this commentary is concluded with some questions to consider and some points for prayer to help the reader apply the teaching to his or her personal life.