The church in Thessalonica not only followed worthy examples but also became one itself.
In the triumphant conclusion of Exodus, God filled his dwelling and led his people, which he does today in a much greater way.
Daniel’s three friends preferred to die rather than renounce their faith, knowing that God would be with them no matter what.
God's presence in the early church produced awesome acts of community giving and healing but also an awesome judgment against hypocrisy and deception.