New Testament in a Year – 1 Thessalonians 5

By Ron

September 18, 2024

1 Thessalonians, New Testament

The Coming of the Lord - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11

What concern was Paul addressing? (4:13-14)
How is a Christian’s grief over the loss of a loved one different from a non-Christian’s grief? (4:13-14)
What was the source of Paul’s teaching about what happens to those who die? (4:15)
What sequence of events will signal the Lord’s return? (4:16-17)
What effect did Paul believe this teaching about the Lord’s return would have on his listeners? (4:18)
When will the Lord return? (5:1-2)
How will the Lord return? (5:1-3)
What contrast is there between believers and non-believers? (5:4-8)
What should we do to get ready for the Lord’s return? (5:6-8)
What roles should faith, hope, and love play in our lives? (5:8)
To what does God appoint believers? (5:9-10)
For what reason can we be assured of our salvation? (5:9-10)
How should a believer use this information to help others? (5:11)

What can you do to make sure you are ready for Christ’s return each day?
What hope can you share with someone who is convinced that death is the end of our existence?

How does God want us to regard church elders? (5:12-13)
How does God want us to treat each other? (5:13-15)
What attitudes represent God’s will for us? (5:16-18)
How should we pray? (5:17)
When should we give thanks? (5:18)
What is God’s will for us? (5:16-18)
How should we show respect for the Holy Spirit’s presence in us? (5:19-22)
What does God want to happen inside us? (5:23)
For what reason can we depend on God? (5:24)
What kind of affection did Paul have for the Thessalonian Christians? (5:26)
Who was to hear the contents of this letter? (5:27)

Which of Paul’s short, direct commands in this passage do you most need to remember this week?
With whom do you need to make peace? How can you start?