Read 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10. In what ways does this passage offer additional evidence of the Thessalonians’ faith? Paul continues the sentence that began in verse 2 by explaining how he knows the Thessalonians have become a model or type to the other believers in Macedonia (where Thessalonica was located) and Achaia (where Corinth was located). First, they were … Continue reading –>
Read 1Thessalonians 1:6-7. What is Paul’s message there? How are we to understand this in light of the idea of Christ as our ultimate example? Most translations do not show this, but in verse 6 Paul continues the same sentence that he began in verse 2 and carries it on through verse 10. The main topic of this lengthy sentence is … Continue reading –>
Read 1 Thessalonians 1:5. How do we gain the assurance that we are right with God? What three evidences in the lives of the Thessalonians indicated to Paul that they were right with God? Verse 5 begins with “for” or “because.” In this verse Paul details the grounds for his conviction that the Thessalonians were “chosen” … Continue reading –>
Read 1 Thessalonians 1:4. What does it mean that God has chosen or elected us? Does that mean we don’t really have a choice? On the other hand, does it mean that someone who is not chosen by God cannot have salvation even if he or she wants it? Verse 4 continues the same extended sentence … Continue reading –>
In the opening words of 1 Thessalonians, we catch a glimpse of the selflessness of Paul. While he was clearly the author of this letter (1 Thess. 2:18, 3:5, 5:27), he gives recognition to his coworkers Silas and Timothy. Read 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3. For what things are Paul, Silas, and Timothy giving thanks? What do these things mean in a … Continue reading –>
Read for This Week’s Study: 1 Thess. 1:1-10, 1 Corinthians 13, 1 Tim. 1:15, Gal. 5:19-23, Dan. 12:2. Memory Text: “We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ”(1 Thessalonians 1:2, 3, … Continue reading –>
“Providence had directed the movements of nations, and the tide of human impulse and influence, until the world was ripe for the coming of the Deliverer. . . “At this time the systems of heathenism were losing their hold upon the people. Men were weary of pageant and fable. They longed for a religion that … Continue reading –>
[Index] [ January] [February] [ March] [ April] [ May] [ June] [ July] [ August] [ September] [ October] [ November] [ December] Micah 6-7 & 2 Peter 1 Nahum 1-3 & 2 Peter 2 Habakkuk 1-3 & 2 Peter 3 Psalm 139-142 Zephaniah 1-3 & 1 John 1 Haggai 1-2 & 1 John 2 Zechariah 1-3 & 1 John 3 Zechariah 4-6 & … Continue reading –>
[Index] [ January] [February] [ March] [ April] [ May] [ June] [ July] [ August] [ September] [ October] [ November] [ December] Ezekiel 7-9 & Titus 1 Ezekiel 10-12 & Titus 2 Ezekiel 13-15 & Titus 3 Ezekiel 16-18 & Philemon Psalm 127-130 Psalm 131-134 Ezekiel 19-21 & Hebrews 1 Ezekiel 22-24 & Hebrews 2 Ezekiel 25-27 & Hebrews 3 Ezekiel 28-30 & … Continue reading –>
[Index] [ January] [February] [ March] [ April] [ May] [ June] [ July] [ August] [ September] [ October] [ November] [ December] Isaiah 52-54 & Ephesians 6 Isaiah 55-57 Philippians 1 Psalms 115-118 Isaiah 58-60 & Philippians 2 Isaiah 61-63 & Philippians 3 Isaiah 64-66 & Philippians 4 Jeremiah 1-3 & Colossians 1 Jeremiah 4-6 & Colossians 2 Jeremiah 7-9 & Colossians 3 … Continue reading –>
