1 Thessalonians Worksheet - Chapter 2

 

1 Thessalonians 2  What happened to Paul in Philippi before he came to Thessalonica the first time to preach the Gospel? vs. 1,2 What did the Lord give to Paul for this church in the midst of much opposition? vs. 2 Name 3 things that Paul said his exhortation to them did not come from. Vs. 3 God had approved Paul and entrusted him with the Gospel. Who did Paul speak to please and why? vs. 4 What 3 things was Paul innocent of concerning his ministry to the churches? vs.5,6 Although Paul said he might have asserted authority as an apostle of Christ, how did he walk out his ministry to them? vs. 7 Out of Paul's fond affection for this church, what was he well-pleased to impart to them? vs. 8 What did Paul do in order to not be a burden to this church when he was there to proclaim the Gospel to them? vs. 9 How did Paul behave when with the church? Name 3 things that God was a witness of. vs. 10 Paul has already mentioned that he was like a mother tenderly nursing them. (vs.7), but now he says that he is like a father with his own children. What three things does he do for them as a father would do? Vs. 11 What is Paul's purpose for giving his life to these believers and also being like a mother and a father to them? What result does he hope to see in them? vs. 12 For these believers to walk in a manner worthy, it was not enough to care for them as a mother and a father, but to also pray for them constantly, and to share God's Word with them. What was Paul thankful for concerning how the Thessalonicans received God's Word? vs.13 What does the Word do for those who believe? vs. 13 How is this supported by Hebrews 4:12? The Thessalonican church had become imitators of the churches in Judea who had also suffered at the hands of the Jews. How had the Jews persecuted the message of the Gospel according to vs. 14,15? Name 3 ways given. Why did the Jews hinder Paul from speaking to the Gentiles? vs. 16 What was the result of their actions? vs. 16 Paul and his companions had been taken away from Thessalonica and they longed to see them again in person. Paul had wanted to come to them more than once. What hindered him? vs. 17,18 How did Paul describe these believers? Name 3 things that they would bring when the Lord Jesus Christ comes. vs. 19 What did Paul say they are to him? vs. 20 Have you had someone like Paul take "pains" to be like a mother and/or a father to you in the Gospel? If not, do you long to have a mentor like that? Maybe the Lord is preparing you to be that kind of person to another. I pray that everyone is open to be a spiritual parent to another believer. When we stand before the Lord one day, those who we have ministered to and brought to the Lord will be our hope, our crown of exultation, our joy. Can you think of people that will bring that joy to you when they are standing before the Lord because of the labor of love you have been in their lives? Think about this chapter and give a summary of what you have learned. How will this effect your life and ministry from now on? Please share and post a prayer if you would like Prayer Father God, I pray ...