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Introduction: A.
About the Thessalonian letters: 1.
OCCASION a.
There 3 Sabbaths, maybe longer… b.
Story in Acts
17 c.
Anxious for those left behind – trials d.
Timothy & Silas remain there to teach 2.
NATURE & PURPOSE a.
Not doctrinal b.
Not controversial c.
Gentle, affectionate d.
Letter of consolation in face of opposition
Be faithful and watch
yourselves … do right. Discussion: I.
1 Thessalonians A.
You have done so well (1:2-8) -
1:9-10
– wait for His Son from heaven B.
Our work and your response (2:1-16) -
2:17-20
– you … at His coming C.
Timothy brought a good report (3:1-10) -
3:11-13
– blameless at the coming of our Lord D.
Abound more and more (4:1-12) -
4:13
– 5:11
– don’t worry, we’ll all meet the
Lord E.
Help each other & be helped (5:12-22) -
5:23-24
– be sanctified at the coming of our Lord II.
2 Thessalonians A.
You will be vindicated! 1:3-12 -
Take heart! B.
His return is not immediate!
2:1-12 -
Be steadfast! C.
This is your eternal purpose!
2:13-17 -
Stay focused! D.
Do not grow weary in doing good!
3:6-15 -
Do right! Conclusion: The Lord is Coming! Nothing else matters.
Glory
to God in the church by Christ Jesus
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