1 & 2 Thessalonians
Teachers: Joe Morgan, Norm Herr, Daniel Brox
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Topic |
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Teacher |
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Sept 19 |
Acts 17, 18 |
Introduction Introduction to 1 Thessalonians
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17-21 |
Norm Herr | ||||||
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Sept 26 |
1 Thes 1:1-10 |
Passing It On; Spreading The Gospel
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25-44 |
Joe Morgan | ||||||
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Oct 3 |
1 Thes 2:1-16 |
Pleasing God; Being a Steward, Mother, Father, And Herald |
45-60 |
Daniel Brox | ||||||
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Oct 10 |
1 Thes 2:17-3:13 |
Double Commitment; Serving Both The Gospel And The Church
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60-74 |
Norm Herr | ||||||
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Oct 17 |
1 Thes 4:1-12 |
Living The Gospel; Christian Behavior |
75-91 |
Joe Morgan | ||||||
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Oct 24 |
1 Thes 4:13-18 |
Hope In The Face Of Death; Return, Resurrection, Rapture, Reunion |
92-107 |
Daniel Brox | ||||||
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Oct 31 |
Missions Sunday | |||||||||
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Nov 7 |
1 Thes 5:1-11 |
Waiting For Christ; The Alert Community
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107-116 |
Norm Herr | ||||||
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Nov 14 |
1 Thes 5:12-28 |
Christian Community; A Gospel Church
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117-135 |
Daniel Brox | ||||||
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Nov 21 |
2 Thes 1:1-12 |
Dynamic Faith; The Revelation Of Christ |
142-155 |
Joe Morgan | ||||||
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Nov 28 |
2 Thes 1:1-12 |
Dynamic Faith; The Revelation Of Christ
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142-155 |
Joe Morgan | ||||||
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Dec 5 |
2 Thes 2:1-17 |
Standing Firm; The Rebellion Of Antichrist |
156-180 |
Daniel Brox | ||||||
| Dec 12 |
2 Thes 2:1-17 |
Standing Firm; The
Rebellion Of Antichrist
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156-180 | Daniel Brox | ||||||
| Dec 19 | 2 Thes 3:1-18 | The Word of Peace; The Responsibility of Christians | 181-199 | Norm Herr | ||||||
| Dec 26 | Combined Sunday School | |||||||||
Outline*
- 1 Thessalonians: Our Destiny in a Hostile World
- I. The Church Is Founded on Past Faithfulness. (1:1-10)
- A. Signature, address, and greeting (1:1)
- B. Past faith, love, and hope inspire thanksgiving. (1:2-3)
- C. Election, power, conviction, and the Spirit brought the gospel. (1:4-5)
- D. Model Christian living resulted from the gospel. (1:6-7)
- E. Zealous witness and far-reaching Christian influence spread the gospel. (1:8-9)
- F. Earnest hope in the resurrection marked the church's life. (1:10)
- II. Opposition and Persecution Cannot Halt the Gospel. (2:1-20)
- A. Suffering and insult do not deter Christian witness. (2:1-2)
- B. Sincerity of method and purpose stand behind gospel witness. (2:3-6a)
- C. Love, not personal greed, motivates witness. (2:6b-2:12)
- D. Steadfastness and endurance mark Christian converts. (2:13-16)
- E. The gospel creates enduring fellowship and love. (2:17-18)
- F. A new church becomes the reward for a Christian witness. (2:19-20)
- III. Concern for the Church Dominates the Minister's Heart. (3:1-4:12)
- A. Sacrificial love leads the minister to show concern even under personal persecution. (3:1-5)
- B. The church's faithfulness gives the minister encouragement and joy. (3:6-10)
- C. The concerned minister prays for the church's future. (3:11-13)
- D. The concerned minister teaches the church righteous living. (4:1-8)
- E. The concerned minister leads the church to grow in brotherly love. (4:9-12)
- IV. Problems Related to the Lord's Return. (4:13-5:11)
- A. Living and deceased believers have equal hope. (4:13-18)
- B. The time is uncertain. (5:1-3)
- C. The church needs to be alert. (5:4-8)
- D. Believers have assurance. (5:9-11)
- V. Concluding Exhortations (5:12-28)
- A. Respect Christian leaders. (5:12-13)
- B. Care for fellow-Christians. (5:14-15)
- C. Always be thankful. (5:16-18)
- D. Test prophetic utterances to God. (5:19-22)
- E. Commit yourself to God, who is faithful. (5:23-24)
- F. Closing requests and benediction (5:25-28)
- 2 Thessalonians: The Demands of Christian Teaching
- I. Salvation (1:1-2)
- II. Church Leaders Pray for the Church. (1:3-12)
- A. Growth in Christian faith, love, and perseverance inspire thanksgiving. (1:3-4)
- B. God is just and will help His people who suffer injustice. (1:5-7a)
- C. Christ's return will provide ultimate justice. (1:7b-1:10)
- D. Prayer helps God's people fulfill their purposes and glorify Christ. (1:11-12)
- III. Christ's Return Will Defeat Satanic Forces. (2:1-12)
- A. Despite deceptive reports, Christ has not returned. (2:1-2)
- B. The man of lawlessness must appear before Christ returns. (2:3-8)
- C. Deceived followers of lawlessness will perish. (2:9-12)
- IV. Election Leads to Thanksgiving. (2:13-17)
- A. God chose us to share Christ's glory. (2:13-14)
- B. God calls you to firm commitment to His teachings. (2:15)
- C. Encouragement and hope comes from God's grace. (2:16-17)
- V. God Is Faithful. (3:1-5)
- A. God's evangelists need our prayers. (3:1-2)
- B. God is faithful to protect His people. (3:3)
- C. God's people are faithful to follow His will. (3:4-5)
- VI. God Disciplines His People. (3:6-15)
- A. God's people must not become lazy busybodies. (3:6-13)
- B. Disobedient people must receive brotherly discipline. (3:14-15)
- VII. Concluding Greetings. (3:16-18)
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* Outline courtesy of Disciple Study Bible.