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SF598
*DOES GOD CARE?*
*2 Thessalonians 1:3-12*
*INTRODUCTION*
*/CBT: God treats all people justly thus, Christians can trust Him in the midst of their difficulties./*
*/TA: To help young adults identify reasons to trust God in difficult times./*
*/Caution Trust Is Risky!/*
*How is this phrase true in dealing with people?*
*People will sometimes let us down.*
*However, God is trustworthy...*
*/Have members read.../*
(Deuteronomy 7:9) "Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands."
(Psalms 37:39‑40) "The salvation of the righteous comes from the LORD; he is their stronghold in time of trouble.
{40} The LORD helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in him."
(Psalms 34:22) "The LORD redeems his servants; no one will be condemned who takes refuge in him."
(Psalms 41:1‑2) "For the director of music.
A psalm of David.
Blessed is he who has regard for the weak; the LORD delivers him in times of trouble.
{2} The LORD will protect him and preserve his life; he will bless him in the land and not surrender him to the desire of his foes."
(Proverbs 2:7‑8) "He holds victory in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, {8} for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones."
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YOU CAN STAND FIRM (3-4)*
*/Why did Paul thank God?/*
*/How did he describe their faith?/*
*/How did they demonstrate their faith?/*
*/What characteristics of their faith did he boast of?/*
*2A.
YOUR LIFE MATTERS TO GOD (5-7)*
*/What does the word “evidence” mean ~/ refer to?/*
/Paul refers to their persecutions./
*/What words did Paul us to describe God?/*
*/Why would Paul need to remind the Thessalonians of God’s character?/*
*/Principles about Suffering.../*
*Suffering for Christ is evidence of being a citizen of the kingdom of God.*
*God will repay trouble to those who trouble you.*
*God will provide relief to those persecuted.*
*God’s justice will be revealed fully at the Lord’s return.*
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GOD WILL HAVE THE LAST WORD (8-10)*
*/Respond to the following.../*
*Loving parents discipline their children; they do not punish them.*
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*God disciplines His children; He does not punish them.*
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*God punishes unbelievers; He does not discipline them.*
*/What is the difference between discipline and punishment?/*
*4A.
GOD’S POWER IS AVAILABLE (11-12)*
*/How did Paul pray for the Thessalonians?/*
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*/Why did he pray constantly for them?/*
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*/How could the Thessalonians glorify God through their suffering?/*
*APPLICATION*
*/Christians who are growing spiritually can stand firm in the midst of difficulties./*
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*/Christians can trust God in the midst of suffering because they know He is just and will act to deliver them./*
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*/Christians can trust God in the midst of difficulties because He will treat everyone justly./*
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*/Christians can pray with confidence for God to give them the strength they need in the midst of their difficulties./*
*/The real motive for perseverance is the cross!/*
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