Mind the Gap Jared McCormick
Teachers
Lesson Summary
The class began with a prayer and then dove into 2 Thessalonians 2, focusing on verses 13‑17 while also touching on verses 10‑12. Jared highlighted Paul’s exhortation that believers ought always to give thanks to God, emphasizing the sense of obligation rooted in God’s choosing and sanctification by the Spirit, as well as belief in the truth. He connected these thoughts to earlier teaching in 1 Thessalonians, reminding the group of the Thessalonians’ exemplary faith that echoed throughout the region and their call to remain steadfast amid eschatological uncertainties. Jared shared a personal anecdote from his time teaching at Holly Springs Church, illustrating how even while grappling with complex topics like the man of lawlessness and the Day of the Lord, the central truth remains that God is in control and the gospel is the means of our calling. The discussion linked Paul’s warnings against false spirits in 1 Thessalonians 2 to John 6:44, reinforcing that drawing to Christ comes through the gospel’s power. The class concluded with a call to live as grateful, sanctified believers who hold fast to the traditions taught by the apostles.