263. The Antichrist - 2 Thes.1:1-12

Open

1. *What evidence do you see of evil forces active in the world today?

Explore It

1. What subject was Paul addressing? (2:1)

2. What reaction had Paul’s previous letter caused among his readers? (2:2)

3. What must happen before the day of the Lord comes? (2:3)

4. *What kind of person will the man of lawlessness be? (2:4)

5. What is delaying the coming of the man of lawlessness? (2:6)

6. *What will happen to allow the man of lawlessness to be revealed? (2:7)

7. What will happen when the man of lawlessness encounters the Lord Jesus? (2:8)

8. *How will Satan’s power be evident during the time of the man of lawlessness? (2:9–10)

9. Why will people perish? (2:10–12)

10. What will God do to allow those who delight in wickedness to persist in their ways? (2:11–12)

Get It

1. How should a Christian react to any predictions about Christ’s return?

2. How close do you think we are to the end times and the return of Christ? Why?

3. What can a person do to get ready for Christ’s return?

4. *What gives Christians confidence as they face the end times and the forces of the antichrist?

5. *What powers of lawlessness and rebellion are already present in our world?

6. How can you decide if a miracle or a miracle worker is from God or from Satan?

7. What will cause people to turn away from God during the end times?

Apply It

1. *How can you strengthen your faith today so that you are ready to face any evil days that will come?

2. What can you say to a loved one or friend this week that will lovingly draw them away from wickedness and unbelief?