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Summary: <p>God With Us: Early Letters, Week 5<br> 1 Thessalonians: Paul Encourages a Young Church (1 Thessalonians 1-3)</p> <p>After speaking in the Jewish synagogue for three weeks in the city of Thessalonica, many became believers including Jews, Gentiles, and some leading women from the city – a church was born! And there were qualities about this group that captured Paul’s heart, particularly their willingness to suffer affliction because of their commitment to Christ.</p> <p>This message is part of our God With Us series where Pastor Bob walks us through the entire Bible.</p>