There is a short introduction available for the book of 2 Thessalonians. You can read it here.
Thanksgiving and Prayer - 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12
Understand It
- To whom is this letter addressed? (1:1)
- Who wrote this letter? (1:1)
- Why did Paul thank God for the church at Thessalonica? (1:3)
- What was the reputation of the church at Thessalonica? (1:4)
- What difficulties was the church at Thessalonica experiencing? (1:4)
- What do persecution and trials prove about God’s work in the church and the world? (1:5)
- How will God deal with unbelievers and believers alike? When? (1:6-7)
- When will God reward and punish people? (1:7)
- For what reason will God punish people? (1:8)
- How did Paul describe the punishment of those who reject Christ? (1:9)
- What will believers experience when they see the Lord Jesus? (1:10)
- What was Paul’s prayer for the church at Thessalonica? (1:11-12)
Apply It
- How could your life glorify the name of the Lord Jesus this week?
- In what trials and difficulties do you need patience and perseverance this week to see God’s eventual good results?
