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Who wrote this letter to the Thessalonians? vs. 1
Paul.
I, Paul, together here with Silas and Timothy, send greetings to the church at Thessalonica. [MSG]
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What was the first greeting they gave them? vs. 1
To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace.
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When these men gave thanks to God for this church, they made mention of all of them. What did they constantly bear in mind about these believers? Name 3 things. vs. 3
- work of faith
- labor of love
- steadfastness of hope
Faith is based on the assurance that God has acted for his people’s salvation in Christ; love is the present (and continuing) relationship between God and his people through Christ; hope is bound up with the conviction that “he who has begun a good work” in them “will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ” (Phil 1:6).
Bruce, F. F. (1998 ). Vol. 45: Word Biblical Commentary : 1 and 2 Thessalonians (electronic ed.). Logos Library System; Word Biblical Commentary (12). Dallas: Word, Incorporated.
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What did they know concerning these believers? vs. 4
Brethren beloved by God.
It is clear to us, friends, that God not only loves you very much but also has put his hand on you for something special.
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How was the gospel delivered to the Thessalonicans? Name 5 things that were in place. vs. 5 -
- not only in word
- but also in power
- and in the Holy Spirit
- and with full conviction
- paying attention to the way we lived.
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Who did the Thessalonicans imitate? vs. 6 - Name 2
- You became imitators of us
- and of the Lord.
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What condition did they receive the Word in? vs. 6
... in much tribulation
... in much affliction [ ESV]
... in the midst of severe suffering [TNIV]
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How did they receive the Word? vs. 6
With the joy given by the Holy Spirit [TNIV]
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Who did the Thessalonicans become examples to? vs. 7
You became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.
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Where did the Word of the Lord sound forth from them other than Macedonia and Achaia? vs. 8
In every place your faith toward God has gone forth.
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What kind of a report was Paul and the others given about this church from the other churches in the area? vs. 9
For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you.
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What did they turn from in order to serve the living and true God? vs. 9
You turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God.
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What are they waiting for? vs. 10
Wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, that is Jesus,
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What will Jesus deliver us from? vs. 10
Rescues (Delivers) us from the wrath to come.
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Think about these powerful 10 verses we have read today. They had received the Word in much tribulation with the joy of the Holy Spirit. They had a work of faith, labor of love, and steadfastness of hope. They had turned from idols to serve the living and true God, and to wait for His Son Jesus, who would deliver them from wrath.
Do you have tribulation in your life? Is the Joy of the Spirit there as well? How is your faith, your love, and your steadfastness of hope doing? Praise God that His Son is coming to deliver you from wrath. What is your prayer today?
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