There is a short introduction available for the book of 1 Thessalonians. You can read it here.
Thanksgiving for the Thessalonians' Faith - 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Understand It
- Who wrote this letter? (1:1)
- To whom was this letter written? (1:1)
- What did Paul remember about the Thessalonians? (1:2-3)
- What made Paul believe God had chosen the Thessalonian believers? (1:4-10)
- How had Paul presented the gospel to this audience? (1:5-6)
- How had the Thessalonians responded to the gospel message? (1:6-7)
- For what kind of faith were the Thessalonians known? (1:6)
- Whom did the Thessalonians imitate? (1:6)
- How had the Thessalonians’ lives been a model for others? (1:7-10)
- What changes did the Thessalonians make in their lives when they heard the gospel? (1:9)
- What were the Thessalonians anticipating? (1:10)
Apply It
- How can you be more of a model to other believers this week?
- In what way can you present the gospel with power and conviction the next time you share it?
