Lessons from the 1 & 2 Thessalonians: 1. We can teach with both the word and the power of the gospel. 2. We should render all the gratitude we can, even though it's not enough. 3. Be prayerful, humble, responsive to promptings, joyful, and grateful.

Lessons from Philippians and Colossians: 1. Disciples of Jesus Christ feel compassion for others deeply and intensely. 2. God saves us by empowering us. 3. Jesus submitted His body to the will of His spirit. 4. We should seek after all good things.

Lessons from the Epistle to the Ephesians: 1. Participation in the church is vital for our spiritual growth. 2. Parents should teach their children with love and gentleness. 3. Jesus gained power over all things by descending beneath all things.

Simplify your life! That's Paul's core message to the Galatians. Don't constrain your discipleship with unnecessary rules and expectations. Live by faith. Follow the Spirit. Strive for unity. Love others. Don't throw away the freedom God has given you!

1. God wants us to be generous and happy. 2. We can be clever and thoughtful in sharing the gospel without being deceitful or manipulative. 3. The Savior lovingly shows us the ways we need to improve, and He helps us turn those weaknesses into strengths.

Four lessons from the first half of 2 Corinthians: 1. We need to open our heart so God can teach us. 2. Disciples of Christ seek reconciliation with others. 3. The time to repent is now. 4. Godly sorrow motivates repentance.

1. Worship requires order. We need to organize ourselves to commune with God. 2. The doctrine of the resurrection is foundational. The sting of death is swallowed up in Christ. 3. Disciples of Jesus have hope. They believe that an "effectual door" exists.

Spiritual Gifts: We need to appreciate one another's gifts because they are often complementary. Charity: Paul's description can help us evaluate our development of this essential Christlike attribute.

To overcome differences and build unity: 1. Don't be "puffed up." 2. Remember that we are all followers of Jesus Christ. 3. Remember how little we know compared with God.

Here are some teachings from Romans 7-16: 1. All things work together for good when we love God. 2. God has given us each individualized gifts and callings. 3. We should not seek revenge. 4. As disciples of Christ, we rejoice and weep with others.