1 ThessaloniansWeek 2

Plan for this StudyWeek 1 – Overview of the Study and Introduction to 1 Thessalonians (1:1)Week 2 – 1:2-10 Thanksgiving for the ChurchWeek 3 – 2:1-16 Reminders for the ChurchWeek 4 – 2:17-3:13 Concerns for the ChurchWeek 5 – 4:1-8 Moral PurityWeek 6 – 4:9-12 Disciplined LivingWeek 7 – 4:13-18 Death and the RaptureWeek 8 – EschatologyWeek 9 – 5:1-11 Holy Living and the Day of the LordWeek 10 – 5:12-15 Church RelationshipsWeek 11 – 5:16-22 Basics of Church LivingWeek 12 – 5:23-28 Paul’s Benediction and Closing RemarksWeek 13 – Review, Conclusions, Application

Review of Week 1• Geography

Geography

Review of Week 1• Geography• Historical Context

o Thessalonica – Geography, History, Importanceo Biblical Context – Acts 17

• About the authorso Paulo Silaso Timothy

• Themes – Apologetic, Ecclesiastic, Pastoral, Eschatological, Missionary

• Conclusions

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Death of Christ

Conversion

Jerusalem visit, Tarsus,

SyriaAntioch,

Jerusalem

1st Missionary Journey

2nd Missionary Journey

Antioch

3rd Missionary Journey

Arrest in Jerusalem

Caesarea Prison

Journey to Rome

Rome House Arrest

4th Missionary Journey

Prison in Rome

ArrestPaul’s Death

Acts 9

Jerusalem Council

Acts 11

Acts 13-14

Acts 15

Acts 16-18

Acts 19-21

Acts 22-23

Acts 24-26

Acts 27-28

Acts 28

Galations Ephesians, Philippians, ColossiansPhilemon1 Thessalonians

2 Thessalonians

1 Timothy

2 TimothyTitus

1 Corinthians2 Corinthians

Romans

Historical Context3 years

in Arabia

Week 2 OverviewWeek 2 – 1 Th 1:2-10 Thanksgiving for the Church• The Model of Church Leaders (Pastoral Theme)

o Prayero Teaching God’s Word – Proclamation o Setting the proper example - Pattern

• The Model of Church Members (Ecclesiastical Theme)o Faith that produces workso Labor of Loveo Steadfastness of Hope

• God’s Election• God’s Salvation from wrath

What makes a Strong Church?

• Bible Focus?• Belief in the inspired, inerrancy of scripture?• Literal understanding of Genesis 1-11?• Preaching skill of a Pastor?• Good leaders?• Faithful members?

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Acts 171  Now when they had traveled through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. 2  And according to Paul's custom, he went to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3  explaining and giving evidence that the Christ had to suffer and rise again from the dead, and saying, "This Jesus whom I am proclaiming to you is the Christ." 4  And some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, along with a large number of the God-fearing Greeks and a number of the leading women.

Acts 175  But the Jews, becoming jealous and taking along some wicked men from the market place, formed a mob and set the city in an uproar; and attacking the house of Jason, they were seeking to bring them out to the people. 6  When they did not find them, they began dragging Jason and some brethren before the city authorities, shouting, "These men who have upset the world have come here also; 7  and Jason has welcomed them, and they all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus." 8  They stirred up the crowd and the city authorities who heard these things. 9  And when they had received a pledge from Jason and the others, they released them.

Acts 1710  The brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. 11  Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so. 12  Therefore many of them believed, along with a number of prominent Greek women and men. 13  But when the Jews of Thessalonica found out that the word of God had been proclaimed by Paul in Berea also, they came there as well, agitating and stirring up the crowds.

Acts 1714  Then immediately the brethren sent Paul out to go as far as the sea; and Silas and Timothy remained there. 15  Now those who escorted Paul brought him as far as Athens; and receiving a command for Silas and Timothy to come to him as soon as possible, they left.

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Death of Christ

Conversion

Jerusalem visit, Tarsus,

SyriaAntioch,

Jerusalem

1st Missionary Journey

2nd Missionary Journey

Antioch

3rd Missionary Journey

Arrest in Jerusalem

Caesarea Prison

Journey to Rome

Rome House Arrest

4th Missionary Journey

Prison in Rome

ArrestPaul’s Death

Acts 9

Jerusalem Council

Acts 11

Acts 13-14

Acts 15

Acts 16-18

Acts 19-21

Acts 22-23

Acts 24-26

Acts 27-28

Acts 28

Galations Ephesians, Philippians, ColossiansPhilemon1 Thessalonians

2 Thessalonians

1 Timothy

2 TimothyTitus

1 Corinthians2 Corinthians

Romans

Historical Context3 years

in Arabia

1 Th 1:1-101  Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. 2  We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers; 3  constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father, 4  knowing, brethren beloved by God, His choice of you; 5  for our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake.

1 Th 1:1-106  You also became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much tribulation with the joy of the Holy Spirit, 7  so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. 8  For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone forth, so that we have no need to say anything. 9  For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God, 10  and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, that is Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath to come.

1 Th 1:1-101  Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. 2  We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers; 3  constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father, 4  knowing, brethren beloved by God, His choice of you; 5  for our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake.

1 Th 1:1-106  You also became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much tribulation with the joy of the Holy Spirit, 7  so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. 8  For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone forth, so that we have no need to say anything. 9  For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God, 10  and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, that is Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath to come.

Model of Church Leaders

1  Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. 2  We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers; 3  constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father, 4  knowing, brethren beloved by God, His choice of you; 5  for our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake.

Model of Church Leaders

1  Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. 2  We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers; 3  constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father, 4  knowing, brethren beloved by God, His choice of you; 5  for our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake.

Model of Church Leaders

6  You also became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much tribulation with the joy of the Holy Spirit, 7  so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. 8  For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone forth, so that we have no need to say anything. 9  For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God, 10  and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, that is Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath to come.

Model of Church Members

1  Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. 2  We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers; 3  constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father, 4  knowing, brethren beloved by God, His choice of you; 5  for our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake.

6  You also became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much tribulation with the joy of the Holy Spirit, 7  so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. 8  For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone forth, so that we have no need to say anything. 9  For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God, 10  and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, that is Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath to come.

Model of Church Members

God’s Election1  Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. 2  We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers; 3  constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father, 4  knowing, brethren beloved by God, His choice of you; 5  for our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake.

God’s Salvation from Wrath

6  You also became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much tribulation with the joy of the Holy Spirit, 7  so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. 8  For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone forth, so that we have no need to say anything. 9  For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God, 10  and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, that is Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath to come.

Conclusions• We are called to a salvation which means we will begin to

glorify God by the way we live it out• Leaders exhibit the characteristics of Prayer, Teaching the

Word, and Living as examples of servants of God• Church members continually grow and best exhibit their

faith unto works, they labor our of their love for God, and they hold a steadfast hope in being with the Lord for eternity

• If you are really called, there will be evidence and growth