Feb. 11, 2024

2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
An Act of Love

1. We Ought to Thank God (vs. 13, 14)

2 Thessalonians 1:3-4

1 Thessalonians 1:2-3

A. Brothers

B. Having Been Loved

1 Thessalonians 1:4-5

C. First Fruits

James 1:16-18

Deuteronomy 18:4

Nehemiah 10:35

Saved through Sanctification

1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Leviticus 21:8

1 Leviticus 5:23-24

Belief in the truth in contrast to verse (v. 10)

2 Thessalonians 2:10

D. Called through the Gospel

E. Obtaining the Glory of the Lord

1 Thessalonians 5:9-10

1 Corinthians 15:20-23

2. Stand Firm! (vs. 15)

Ephesians 6:11

Ephesians 6:13-14

A. Hold to the Traditions

B. Discipleship

By spoken word or by our letter

Matthew 28:19-20

3. Much Needed Comfort (vs. 16, 17)

A. Again the Work of the Lord

Ephesians 2:8-10

B. For the purpose of the Lord’s Work

Reflection:

1. How have you found comfort in Jesus in recent days? How might you need His comfort now?

2. Does God’s process of making you holy seem like an act of love to you today?

Follow UP in the Word through the Week…

Monday:

Read: 2 Thessalonians 1:3-4

What did Paul observe to be thankful for in these verses? How do you see that in your church experience and in your personal life?

Tuesday:

Read: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3

What did Paul compliment the Thessalonians on in these verses? How would you describe these qualities? What would it look like in the church today?

Wednesday:

Read: James 1:16-18

What are “first fruits” and where does the concept come from (Deuteronomy 18:4)? How might that help to fully appreciate what James is saying here?

Thursday:

Read: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

What commands does Paul give to them? What is sanctification and what impact does it have on your life?

Friday:

Read: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10

What assurance does this verse give the believer?

Saturday:

Read: Ephesians 2:8-10

What is described in these verses? What should follow from the work of grace in our lives according to verse 10?