1 + 2 THESSALONIANS
READING PLAN + STUDY QUESTIONS
READING PLAN
SESSION 1: 1 THESSALONIANS 1-5
WALKING IN FAITH
SESSION 2: 2 THESSALONIANS 1-3
STAND FIRM UNTIL THE RETURN OF JESUS
HOW TO USE
READ THE CHAPTERS IN THE BIBLE FOR EACH SESSION
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS + REFLECT ON THE READING
This study encourages going at your own pace, allowing each session to be a day, a week, or however long you need. Each session contains questions to be used for individual reflection or small group discussion.
This study was made to be used alongside Bible reading. Although we have created chapter summaries, there is no substitute for reading God's Word.
SESSION ONE: 1 THESSALONIANS 1-5
WALKING IN FAITH
What three qualities of the Thessalonians did Paul remember and praise (1 Thessalonians 1:3)?
What does it mean to imitate Christ? How can one practically do this (1 Thessalonians 1:6)?
By sharing the gospel, who were the apostles aiming to please? How would this impact their delivery of the news of Jesus (1 Thessalonians 2:4)?
How did the apostles remove barriers for the Thessalonians when sharing the gospel with them (1 Thessalonians 2:9)?
In 1 Thessalonians 3, what news did Timothy report back to Paul?
Read 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12. What are some effects of walking in the faith?
Based on 1 Thessalonians 4:13, how is grief surrounding death different for believers in Jesus? What does it mean to grieve without hope?
When preparing believers for the return of Jesus, Paul told them to remain awake. What does it look like to be “spiritually awake”?
SESSION TWO: 2 THESSALONIANS 1-3
STAND FIRM UNTIL THE RETURN OF JESUS
What does 2 Thessalonians 1:5-9 reveal about God’s judgment?
Read 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12. What does it mean to be “worthy of the calling”?
In these verses, what did Paul pray for the believers in Thessalonica?
Based on 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12, how will believers know that the return of Christ is near? What has to happen first?
In your own words, summarize Paul’s important statement in 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15.
According to 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17, what does God provide?
In 2 Thessalonians 3, how did Paul warn against idleness and laziness?
How did Paul encourage the believers in 2 Thessalonians 3:13? What does it mean to grow weary in doing good? How have you experienced this?
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