2 Thessalonians Worksheet - Chapter 3

2 Thessalonians 3     As Paul brings this letter to a conclusion, he asks that they pray for him and his companions. What does he request they pray for specifically? vs. 1 What else do they need pray for? vs. 2 Who does Paul depend on for all their needs? What did he say the Lord would strengthen and protect them from? vs. 3 Who did Paul have confidence in and what was it concerning? vs. 4 What 2 things did Paul pray the Lord would do for the Thessalonians? vs. 5 What did Paul command that they do concerning every brother (fellow Christian) that led an 'unruly' or 'undisciplined' life that was not according to the tradition they had received from them? vs. 6 What example were the Thessalonians to follow? vs. 7 How did Paul's life show a discipline they could imitate? vs.7-9 What did Paul say about those who were not willing to work? vs. 10 Some of the people in the church were leading an undisciplined life doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies. (vs.11) What did Paul command these people to do? vs. 12 What did Paul tell them not to grow weary of? vs. 13 Paul said if anyone did not obey the instructions in this letter, they were to take special note of that person and not associate with him. What was the purpose for this? vs. 14 Rather than regard this undisiciplined person as an enemy, how were they to treat him? vs. 15 What did Paul ask "the Lord of Peace" to do for the Thessalonians? vs. 16 Paul wanted them to know that he wrote the greeting with his own hand. He said it was a distinguishing mark in every one of his letters. (vs.17) This was most likely to remind them not to believe a letter unless they saw it with this mark. Remember, they had received a letter that had disturbed them which was his purpose in writing another one to them. What common ending does Paul give in this letter? vs. 18 Think through this chapter and back through the 3 chapters of 2 Thessalonians. What will you remember from this letter and how will it effect your life? Please share and post a prayer if you would like. Prayer Father God, I pray ...

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