1. Paul wrote in 1 Thessalonians 2:20 that the Christians in Thessalonica were his “glory and joy.” What had they done that caused Paul to make such a statement?
2. At the end of 1 Thessalonians 2, Paul commented on how his work had been “hindered.” What had hindered him?
3. What is one of the ways that Paul feared the Christians in Thessalonica might be “hindered”?
4. Apparently, there was some false teaching occurring in Thessalonica. Judging from Paul’s comments, on what topic did that false teaching center?
5. In 1 Thessalonians 2:8, Paul told the Christians to “stand fast in the Lord.” How does one do that?
6. Explain the meaning of 2 Kings 19:30.
7. Explain the connection between 1 Thessalonians 3:11 and 1 Thessalonians 4:1.
8. In Matthew 5:48, Jesus urged Christians to “be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.” What must a Christian do in order to “be perfect”?
9. Explain the connection between 1 Thessalonians 4:3 and 1 Peter 2:11.
10. In 1 Thessalonians 4:5, Paul referred to the Gentiles in an uncomplimentary manner. What point was he making when he did so?
11. The Thessalonians had turned from something to something. Tell what they had turned from, and what they had turned to.
12. Paul urged the Christians in Thessalonica to abstain from sexual immorality. But he also told them that those who refused to do so were not rejecting his words, but someone else’s words. Who was that “someone else”?
13. People who refused to listen to Paul would not find themselves ready for something. What was that “something”?
14. What did the writer of the Book of Judges mean when he said that “every man did that which was right in his own eyes” (Jdg. 17:6; 21:25)?
15. Explain the connection between Philippians 3:14, Hebrews 3:1, and 2 Timothy 1:9.
16. According to 1 Timothy 2:4-5, God wants something. What is it?
17. Paul wrote in 1 Thessalonians 3:6 that Timothy had brought him a “good report” about something. What was that something?
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