1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 | Bible Study Questions
Observation
What does it say?
- Read 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5
- What is Paul concerned about?
- What words/ideas are repeated?
- Why did Paul send Timothy?
- Read 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13
- What is the good news Paul receives from Timothy?
- What is Paul's prayer for them?
INTERPRETATION
What does it mean?
- What did Paul fear was happening in the church of Thessalonica?
- What was actually happening?
- Why do you think Paul cares for them so much?
- Why do you think Paul wants them to know that they are his pride and joy?
- What thanksgiving could Paul return to God Through them? (1 Thess 3:9-10)
- What does the coming of the Lord Jesus have to do with Paul's concerns and prayers? (1 Thess 2:19, 3:13)
APPLICATION
How should it change us?
- As a multicultural church like Thessalonica, how can we encourage those who oversee the congregation?
- Who do you care for like Paul cares for the Thessalonians?
- Who is someone you need to grow in your care/concern for?
- What would it look like for you to encourage them and help them be established in the faith?
- Pray in light of this passage and about any applications you have made.
- Sing Afflicted Saint to Christ Draw Near to God and to one another.
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1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 | Bible Study Questions
Observation
What does it say?
- Read 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5
- What is Paul concerned about?
- What words/ideas are repeated?
- Why did Paul send Timothy?
- Read 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13
- What is the good news Paul receives from Timothy?
- What is Paul's prayer for them?
INTERPRETATION
What does it mean?
- What did Paul fear was happening in the church of Thessalonica?
- What was actually happening?
- Why do you think Paul cares for them so much?
- Why do you think Paul wants them to know that they are his pride and joy?
- What thanksgiving could Paul return to God Through them? (1 Thess 3:9-10)
- What does the coming of the Lord Jesus have to do with Paul's concerns and prayers? (1 Thess 2:19, 3:13)
APPLICATION
How should it change us?
- As a multicultural church like Thessalonica, how can we encourage those who oversee the congregation?
- Who do you care for like Paul cares for the Thessalonians?
- Who is someone you need to grow in your care/concern for?
- What would it look like for you to encourage them and help them be established in the faith?
- Pray in light of this passage and about any applications you have made.
- Sing Afflicted Saint to Christ Draw Near to God and to one another.