New Testament in a Year – 1 Thessalonians 4

Living to Please God - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Understand It

• What instruction had Paul given to the Thessalonians when he was with them? (4:1)
• What did Paul urge his audience to do? (4:1)
• By what authority did Paul give his instructions? (4:2)
• What are God’s desires for our sexuality? (4:3-8)
• How is the Christian’s sexual conduct to be different from that of the non-Christian? (4:4-5)
• How did Paul characterize the heathen? (4:5)
• When people ignore or reject God’s instructions on sexual behavior, what are they rejecting? (4:8)
• What command of God were the Thessalonians known for obeying? (4:9-10)
• What ambition were the Thessalonians to pursue? (4:11-12)
• What is the result of living a quiet, respected, and responsible life? (4:11-12)

Apply It

• In the future, how could you help a Christian caught in sexual sin?
• What can you do to maintain your purity?
• When can you spend some time examining your ambitions in light of God’s priorities for you?