2 Thessalonians 3:1-3 1. What is Paul’s first prayer request? Paul was always thinking about and praying for his mission. His desire was that the good news of forgiveness in Jesus would spread to everyone everywhere. 2. What is a reality that will always exist in this world? Wicked and evil people will always be…
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2 Thessalonians 2
2 Thessalonians 2:1-2 1. What is upsetting the believers in Thessalonica? False teaching that asserts that Jesus has already returned and that there is no longer any hope for eternal life. 2. Why would this false teaching spread? In our fallen state we seem to tend to want to believe the worst. In my experience…
2 Thessalonians 1
2 Thessalonians 1:1-3 1. How have the Thessalonians responded to Paul’s first letter to them? They are growing in both faith and love. This likely means that they are trusting God even though their circumstances are difficult. It also indicates that they are caring for one another through these challenges. 2. What is missing from…
Work – 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18
For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.” 11 We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are busybodies. (2 Thessalonians 3:10-11 NIV) Misunderstanding regarding the second coming and this issue seem to be…
Be Stubborn – 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter. (2 Thessalonians 2:15 NIV) The second definition of stubborn on dictionary.com is “fixed or set in purpose or opinion; resolute:”. When we describe someone as stubborn we are generally…
What Are You Looking For? – 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12
The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with how Satan works. He will use all sorts of displays of power through signs and wonders that serve the lie, 10 and all the ways that wickedness deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be…
Trouble – 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12
All this trouble is a clear sign that God has decided to make you fit for the kingdom. (2 Thessalonians 1:5 MSG) This isn’t trouble that the Thessalonians have brought on themselves through sin and rebellion. Paul goes on to describe a people who are growing in their faith and living it out by loving…
