1 Thessalonians 1 | Bible Study Questions

Read 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10.
Who is writing this letter? Who is it addressed to?
Do you notice any repeated words or ideas?
What can you learn about the Thessalonians through these first 10 verses?
1. To learn more about the Thessalonians and Paul's time in that city, read Acts 17:1-11.
2. For further background information, check out the overview from the ESV Global Study Bible.

What evidence did Paul find that the Thessalonians had responded to the gospel? (1 Thess. 1:3)
1. How is each of these pieces of evidence a reflection of Christ?
Paul says that the gospel came to the Thessalonians not in word only, but also in power, the Holy Spirit, and full conviction.
1. What do you think it means that the gospel came in power?
2. What do you think it means that the gospel came in the Holy Spirit?
3. What do you think it means that the gospel came with full conviction?
4. Is it possible for the gospel to go out without these things? What would that look like?
When the Thessalonians received the gospel, what did they begin to do? (1 Thess. 1:6)
1. How does somebody become an imitator of someone else?
2. Verse 7 says that the Thessalonians became examples themselves to the region and everywhere. What were they "famous" for?
3. How does 1 Thess. 1:9-10 relate to the life of every Christian?

What kinds of things do you normally give thanks to God for in your own life?
1. How does this compare to what Paul, Silas, and Timothy thank God for?
2. Where have you seen God's grace in the church lately? What's been an encouragement that you can thank God for?
What are your spheres of influence where God's message can be known through your words and actions?
1. How might God use you for the gospel to "ring out" in those places?
Pray in light of this passage and about any applications you have made
Sing In Christ Alone to God and to one another.

Read 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10.
Who is writing this letter? Who is it addressed to?
Do you notice any repeated words or ideas?
What can you learn about the Thessalonians through these first 10 verses?
1. To learn more about the Thessalonians and Paul's time in that city, read Acts 17:1-11.
2. For further background information, check out the overview from the ESV Global Study Bible.

What evidence did Paul find that the Thessalonians had responded to the gospel? (1 Thess. 1:3)
1. How is each of these pieces of evidence a reflection of Christ?
Paul says that the gospel came to the Thessalonians not in word only, but also in power, the Holy Spirit, and full conviction.
1. What do you think it means that the gospel came in power?
2. What do you think it means that the gospel came in the Holy Spirit?
3. What do you think it means that the gospel came with full conviction?
4. Is it possible for the gospel to go out without these things? What would that look like?
When the Thessalonians received the gospel, what did they begin to do? (1 Thess. 1:6)
1. How does somebody become an imitator of someone else?
2. Verse 7 says that the Thessalonians became examples themselves to the region and everywhere. What were they "famous" for?
3. How does 1 Thess. 1:9-10 relate to the life of every Christian?

What kinds of things do you normally give thanks to God for in your own life?
1. How does this compare to what Paul, Silas, and Timothy thank God for?
2. Where have you seen God's grace in the church lately? What's been an encouragement that you can thank God for?
What are your spheres of influence where God's message can be known through your words and actions?
1. How might God use you for the gospel to "ring out" in those places?
Pray in light of this passage and about any applications you have made
Sing In Christ Alone to God and to one another.