Week 4 Series: The Kingdom Church Sermon Title: Encouragement ...
Week 4 Series: The Kingdom Church Sermon Title: Encouragement for Everyone Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Study Handout Date: The Week of 05-07-17 Group Date: The Week of 05-14-17 Sermon Date: 05-21-17 BEFORE WE BEGIN TODAY’S LESSON, what was your takeaway from this past Sunday’s sermon? ATTRIBUTE OF GOD/JESUS: Immutable – The unchange-ability of God. In biblical theology, God is described as unchanging in His nature and in His character. This includes God’s being (essence), purposes, and promises. (Malachi 3:6; James 1:17). DOCTRINE: Faith – Confidence in what we hope for and assurance of what we do not see (Hebrews 11:1). DAY 1 -
Read 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13; Psalm 34:19; 2 Timothy 3:12; 1 Peter 5:1-11. 1. What stands out to you in these verses?
2. Make a note of subjects from this passage you may want to discuss with your life group.
DAY 2 -
Read 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13; 1 John 5:4; 2 Corinthians 1:4; 1 Corinthians 16:13; James 5:8. 1. What was significant about the report Timothy brought to Paul from the Thessalonians?
2. Why did Timothy go to Thessalonica and Paul remain in Athens? Does that barrier still have power in our lives?
3. What causes the Thessalonians to desire to see Paul? Why does Paul desire to see them?
4. How does Paul deal with his inability to fulfill his desires to see the Thessalonians? How should we deal with our disappointments in life?
DAY 3 -
Read 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13; John 10:10; 1 Samuel 30:6; 2 Timothy 1:7; Psalm 100. 1. In the midst of distress and persecution, what was it that encouraged Paul? What characteristics describe a life lived by this virtual demonstration by the Thessalonians that encouraged Paul? 1
2. What does it mean to stand firm in the Lord? Why is it important for Christians to “stand firm”?
3. How do the Thessalonians “standing firm” allow Paul to “really live”?
4. What does joy look like in the life of a believer? What gives you joy and how to you show it?
DAY 4 -
Read 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13; Ephesians 1:4; Philippians 1:10; 2 Peter 3:14. 1. What do you notice about how Paul prays for the Thessalonians? How should this inform the way we pray for others?
2. What does “blameless and holy” mean in verse 13? Why is it important for Christians to be blameless and holy?
3. In what ways can a believer’s “love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else” (verse 12)?
4. In what ways does your life need to grow in the characteristics Paul prays for the Thessalonians?
DAY 5 -
Review the Scriptures and your notes for this week’s study. 1. If Timothy visited your home and family and reported back to Paul, what would his report be? Explain.
2. What do you need to pray for in your life to shore up your faith and help you to “stand firm”?
3. How can your fellow group members pray for you as you strive to stand firm in the Lord?
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Read 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13; Psalm 34:19; 2 Timothy 3:12; 1 Peter 5:1-11. 1. What stands out to you in these verses?
2. Make a note of subjects from this passage you may want to discuss with your life group.
DAY 2 -
Read 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13; 1 John 5:4; 2 Corinthians 1:4; 1 Corinthians 16:13; James 5:8. 1. What was significant about the report Timothy brought to Paul from the Thessalonians?
2. Why did Timothy go to Thessalonica and Paul remain in Athens? Does that barrier still have power in our lives?
3. What causes the Thessalonians to desire to see Paul? Why does Paul desire to see them?
4. How does Paul deal with his inability to fulfill his desires to see the Thessalonians? How should we deal with our disappointments in life?
DAY 3 -
Read 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13; John 10:10; 1 Samuel 30:6; 2 Timothy 1:7; Psalm 100. 1. In the midst of distress and persecution, what was it that encouraged Paul? What characteristics describe a life lived by this virtual demonstration by the Thessalonians that encouraged Paul? 1
2. What does it mean to stand firm in the Lord? Why is it important for Christians to “stand firm”?
3. How do the Thessalonians “standing firm” allow Paul to “really live”?
4. What does joy look like in the life of a believer? What gives you joy and how to you show it?
DAY 4 -
Read 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13; Ephesians 1:4; Philippians 1:10; 2 Peter 3:14. 1. What do you notice about how Paul prays for the Thessalonians? How should this inform the way we pray for others?
2. What does “blameless and holy” mean in verse 13? Why is it important for Christians to be blameless and holy?
3. In what ways can a believer’s “love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else” (verse 12)?
4. In what ways does your life need to grow in the characteristics Paul prays for the Thessalonians?
DAY 5 -
Review the Scriptures and your notes for this week’s study. 1. If Timothy visited your home and family and reported back to Paul, what would his report be? Explain.
2. What do you need to pray for in your life to shore up your faith and help you to “stand firm”?
3. How can your fellow group members pray for you as you strive to stand firm in the Lord?
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