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Read 1 & 2 Thessalonians.

Why were these letters written?

What key words are in each letter?

How do these 2 letters compare?

Outline 2 Thessalonians. (Give Nate a copy!)

What are the circumstances of those who received this letter?

How do you react to trials, persecution, or unpleasant circumstances? Does

your response glorify God? Do people see your faith? Is God’s love evident

in your life?

What problems does Paul address in this letter?

What does Paul praise the Thessalonians for?

Each chapter ends with a prayer (1:11-12; 2:16-17; 3:16). What do we learn

from Paul’s prayers for these people?

What is the theme of this book? Key verse?

How firm is our salvation (verses 1-2)?

What does the Bible mean when it uses the words grace & peace?

Where do grace & peace come from?

Why does Paul give thanks for the Thessalonians (verse 3)?

What are Paul’s reasons for boasting (verse 4)?

Who do you give thanks for in your prayers? Why?

What qualities should we thank God for when we see them in someone

else’s life?

What are the results of their faith, love, perseverance, & faith (verses 4-5)?

What do they suffer for in verse 5?

What are some of the benefits of suffering?

Job 13:14-15~

Philippians 3:8~

Psalm 51:16-17~

2 Timothy 1:7-8~

Psalm 66:8-9~

2 Timothy 2:8-10, 12~

Psalm 68:19~

2 Timothy 4:5-6~

Psalm 90:7-12~

2 Timothy 4:16-18~

Psalm 119:66-67, 71~

Hebrews 2:10~

Jeremiah 29:11~

Hebrews 5:8~

Romans 5:3-4~

1 Peter 1:6, 13~

2 Corinthians 1:3-11~

1 Peter 4:12-13~

2 Corinthians 4:7-11, 17~

1 Peter 5:6-7~

2 Corinthians 12:7, 9~

Revelation 1:9~

Philippians 2:1-11~