As was typical in Paul’s letters, he began this one with a greeting, a thanksgiving, and a prayer. In these, he didn’t waste any words but gave some previews of the major themes of the letter.
With parables and warnings, Jesus told everyone in his day and ours to be ready for the coming of the Son of Man.
In Daniel 2, a problem arose because of the absence of the gods among humans, but the true God showed himself through a human.
In a brief burst of practical instructions, we learn how to treat church leaders, other church numbers, and everyone else.