1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 | Bible Study Questions

Read 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5
1. What is Paul concerned about?
2. What words/ideas are repeated?
3. Why did Paul send Timothy?
Read 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13
1. What is the good news Paul receives from Timothy?
2. What is Paul's prayer for them?

What did Paul fear was happening in the church of Thessalonica?
1. What was actually happening?
2. 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)

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?
1. Who is someone you need to grow in your care/concern for?
2. 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.

Read 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5
1. What is Paul concerned about?
2. What words/ideas are repeated?
3. Why did Paul send Timothy?
Read 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13
1. What is the good news Paul receives from Timothy?
2. What is Paul's prayer for them?

What did Paul fear was happening in the church of Thessalonica?
1. What was actually happening?
2. 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)

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?
1. Who is someone you need to grow in your care/concern for?
2. 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.