Paul's Ministry in Thessalonica - 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16
Understand It
- Under what conditions did Paul share the gospel with the Thessalonians? (2:2)
- What false charges had been made about Paul? (2:3-5)
- How did Paul answer the charges against him? (2:3-5)
- How were other traveling religious teachers deceiving people? (2:5)
- How did Paul describe his relationship with the Thessalonians? (2:7)
- What were Paul and his companions delighted to do? Why? (2:8)
- What did Paul want the Thessalonians to remember about his time with them? (2:9)
- How did Paul describe his work with the Thessalonians? (2:10)
- In what way was Paul like a father to the Thessalonians? (2:11-12)
- How did the Thessalonians receive the Word of God? (2:13)
- How were the Thessalonians like the churches in Judea? (2:14)
- What kind of opposition had Paul faced? (2:15-16)
- What is God’s response to people who oppose the preaching of His gospel? (2:16)
Apply It
- In what ways can you share your life with others in your efforts to share Christ with them?
- What can you do this week to make sure that you are trying to please God and not other people?
Paul's Longing to See the Thessalonians - 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5
Understand It
- How did Paul describe his departure and separation from the Thessalonians? (2:17)
- What stopped Paul from returning to Thessalonica? (2:18)
- What did Paul say would be his crown or reward at the Second Coming of the Lord? (2:19)
- Why did Paul consider the Thessalonians his glory and joy? (2:20)
- Whom did the apostles send to Thessalonica to check up on the church? (3:2)
- What was Timothy’s mission? (3:2)
- What did Paul say about trials? (3:3)
- What concern did Paul have for the Thessalonian church? (3:3-5)
- What did Paul think might undercut the faith of the new believers at Thessalonica? (3:3-5)
- Why did Paul send someone to check on the Thessalonians? (3:5)
Apply It
- This week, how could you resist the temptations that hinder your spiritual progress?
- What younger believer can you help get established in the faith? How?
