Paul spent just about three weeks in Thessaloniki with the church there before he was forced out by religious zealots from the local Synagogues.

Despite the relatively short time, the impact that this visit had on the church was a deep and enduring one that is attested to by the warmth and practicality in this letter.

In this first episode we consider the foundational elements of faith, hope and love that provide the basis and evidence of walking fruitfully with the true God.