Humans are motivated by both pain and pleasure. Motivation from pain is more short-term motivation. Once the pain is cured or sufficiently avoided, the motivation stops. But pleasure is stronger because we tend to want it to stay. So, we are motivated to keep it. It's obvious, then, that joy is something we should cultivate so that it can help us endure and give us hope for the future. This class discusses the ways joy can be built up in our lives.
The work we do for the Lord is not vain, but the caveat to that is the work must be done "for the Lord" and done His way. That's success no matter if our efforts might seem disappointing to us. In 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12, Paul reveals what makes ministry and disciple-making successful and fruitful by reminding us of three important principles.
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We all want our service to God to bear fruit. In this class, Jason discusses ways to make our service fruitful.
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Joy and happiness have similarities, but the differences are important. Joy is not just about circumstances. In fact, joy can be experienced in terrible circumstances. As strange as it is to think about that, the Bible gives us a clear picture of finding joy not in spite of our problems but within them. Redefining joy can help us create hope and find the joy of the Lord.
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Joyfully walking the Christian path requires focus on a specific vision and the strength to keep going when life becomes hard.
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This lesson from 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10 explores what genuine spiritual transformation looks like. Paul celebrates the Thessalonians’ identity in Christ, their visible life change, and their role as an intentional example to others. We discuss how faith, love, and hope produce action and how our lives can inspire others to follow Christ.
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