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1 THESSALONIANS: CHAPTER 2
An open mind is necessary for effective Bible study.
And you must also have a willingness to change your life.
Whenever you hold back an area of your life from God’s purposes, you will be hindered in understanding the Scriptures.
So approach your Bible study with an open mind and a willing spirit.
As you meditate on the second chapter, ask yourself why the Holy Spirit included this portion in Scripture.
PASSAGE DESCRIPTION
Begin by reading 1 Thessalonians Chapter 2 several times, perhaps in different translations.
Briefly describe the overall content of .
Either rewrite it without including descriptive words and phrases, or make a summary outline.
Or you may want to paraphrase the entire chapter.
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Keep track here of the number of times you read through 1 Thessalonians chapter 2:
VERSE-BY-VERSE MEDITATION
STUDY SKILL #3: Finding Cross-References
The third column in your chapter analysis is devoted to cross-references.
A cross-reference is a verse or passage found elsewhere in the book or the Bible that expresses a similar thought to the verse you are studying.
IN many cases a question you write will stimulate further study in other parts of the Bible that relate closely to the verse you are studying.
The Bible is its own best commentary.
Scripture interprets Scripture.
The content of one passage clarifies the content of another.
Possible cross-references for this chapter include for the second verse, for the fourth verse, for verse 11, and for verse 12.
Good sources of cross-references are your own previous Bible study and verses you may have already memorized.
If you cannot find a cross-reference on your own, use a concordance or the marginal notes in your Bible.
For this chapter try using several of these methods for finding cross-references.
Record them in the chart on the next page.
Cross-References
2:1-16 Defense of Past Ministry in Thessalonica
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2:17-3:10 Defense of Present Absence From Thessalonica
Notes and Comments
Paul also wrote another letter to the Thessalonians approximately six months after writing his first letter.
Consider reading 2 Thessalonians to discover what else he had to say to the young believers in Thessalonica about these same topics.
What new light does 2 Thessalonians shed on your understanding of 1 Thessalonians?
Summarize a few insights here.
SITUATION:
fellow citizens were persecuting the church (; ; )
a false claim about the day of the Lord frightened the readers about their status at that end-time event ()
the problem of idle church members became worse (; 5:14)
PURPOSES:
Commend the church for enduring persecution (1:3-12)
Comfort the church, which was frightened by a false claim about the day of the Lord (2:1-17)
Instruct the church how to deal with its idle members (3:1-15)
Observations
He looked positively at his visit with them.
We had suffered after being insulted but God honored our time together and the sharing of the gospel.
The letter that we are writing to you is an appeal because we love and care about you.
No, we speak as men sent and approved by God and we are just trying to please God.
You know we spoke truthfully.
They were looking to take care of the believers and lead them as their children.
We love you!
We want to share the gospel and our lives with you.
We worked and set an example to you.
We lived our lives as an example to you.
they dealt gently with them.
their heart was to encourage and teach them
they recieved the Word of God at face value
the Thessalonians became imitators and suffered along with others.
They are battling with those that want to quench the gospel.
There love was so great for them that they longed to see them when they couldn’t
they were stopped by Satan
They mean so much to them, our hope, our joy, their crown.
Questions and Answers
Conclusions
What do you consider to be the major theme of ?
What other conclusions do you have from your study of this chapter?
What title would you give this chapter?
What is the key or favorite verse from this chapter?
APPLICATION
Application begins with our willingness to accept the truth God reveals.
A sincere response to God’s living Word is characterized by trust, obedience, praise, and thanksgiving.
Your application may include:
remembering an impressive truth,
changing a wrong attitude, or
taking a positive action.
Record your application plan here:
MY JOURNAL
As you continue your journey into the heart and mind of God, journal some key ideas revealed to you.
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