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I THESSALONIANS – LESSON 1
I. PAUL GIVES GOD THANKS FOR THE THESSALONIANS (1:1-
A. Paul gives greeting: (1:1)
1. along with Silvanus (Silas) and Timothy.
2. unto the local church – in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
3. Grace and peace desired for the Thessalonians.
B. Paul gives thanks for the Thessalonians: (1:2-
1. Always
2. in prayer
a. remembering their work of faith
b. remembering their labor of love
c. remembering their patience (stedfastness) of hope
C. Paul gives thanks for what he knows about the Thessalonians (1:4-
1. Their election known: (v. 4-
a. the manner in which the Gospel came to them
b. the manner in which they received the Gospel
2. Their example known (v. 7-
a. to all who believe in Macedonia and Achaia
b. by sounding forth the word of the Lord in every place
c. all could report of:
(1). the manner by which Paul and others came
(2). The turning from idols to serve the living and true God
(3). The waiting for the Son from heaven
QUESTIONS:
1. Who joined Paul in sending greetings to the Thessalonians?
2. To whom was the church in Thessalonica spiritually connected?
3. The church in Thessalonica caused Paul and his friends to be thankful
(a). occasionally (b) always (c). in prayer (d). a & c (e). b & c
4. What did Paul remember about the Thessalonians?
5. In what did the Thessalonians have their hope?
6. What did Paul know about the Thessalonians being the elect of God?
7. What is meant when Paul says the gospel came in “power” (v. 5)?
8. What was it that caused the gospel to come to the Thessalonians “in much assurance?”
9. What three experiences had the Thessalonians shared with Paul and his companions?
10, To whom were the Thessalonians examples?
11. Why did Paul not have to speak about the faith of the Thessalonians to others?
12. Was the Thessalonians church primarily Jewish or Gentile?
13. What two things did the Thessalonians do when they turned to God?
14. For what does Jesus deliver us?