In John 2, Jesus began his public ministry with two incidents that started the countdown toward what he called “my hour.” Turning water into wine and driving out the marketers from the Temple courts seemed like two unrelated incidents. However, they both indicated that Jesus came to replace religious activities that could never take away sins. Also, these signs pointed forward to the way that he would take away sins: his death and resurrection. (Here are Larry’s complete sermon notes.)
The Thessalonian believers followed the good example of their faithful ministers.
To be ready for Jesus’ coming, we need to be doing what he has already told us to do.
Adam was a type of Christ, each having the same role as the representative of his people, but with opposite outcomes.