Feb. 18, 2024
2 Thessalonians 3:1-5
Prayerful Confidence
1. Pray for Us (vs. 1,2)
A. Paul’s Prayer Request
1 Thessalonians 5:25
B. Prayer Based in the Power of Christ
Galatians 2:20
Colossians 1:26-29
C. The Need for Speed
Acts 13:47-49
D. To Be Delivered from Evil men
Acts 18:12-17
1 Thessalonians 2:14-16
Not all have faith
Romans 10:15-17
2. The Lord is Faithful (v. 3)
A. We Rely on the Faithfulness of the Lord
1 Thessalonians 5:23-24
2 Timothy 2:11-13
B. A Good Defense
The Evil One
John 17:15
3. Confidence (vs. 4, 5)
A. Primary Confidence
B. The Human Side of the Equation
Galatians 5:10
Romans 15:14
Philippians 2:22-24
C. Command
1 Thessalonians 4:1
D. A Blessing
Romans 5:5
1 Corinthians 13:13
2 Thessalonians 1:4
2 Corinthians 1:5
James 5:11
Reflection:
1. When has someone shown confidence in you because of what the Lord has done in you? How has that helped you and them? How have you shown that same kind of confidence in others?
2. What person has been most steadfast in your life?
Follow UP in the Word through the Week…
Monday:
Read: Galatians 2:20
Describe the reality Paul has written about in this verse? What difference does this make in your life?
Tuesday:
Read: Romans 10:15-17
What does it mean when it says, “not all have obeyed the gospel”? How do these compare to the others in these verses?
Wednesday:
Read: 1 Thessalonian 5:23-24
What descriptions of God’s work and character are in these verses? What promise exists for believers here?
Thursday:
Read: John 15:17 (John 17)
You may want to read this entire prayer to help get the context of Jesus being in the garden. What does verse 15 ask for Jesus’ followers? What promise and what challenge exists?
Friday:
Read: Philippians 2:22-24
Describe Paul’s confidence in Timothy. Do you think it is possible to have confidence in another person this way?
Saturday:
Read: 2 Thessalonian 1:4
What qualities was Paul praising in the Thessalonian church in this verse? How would you explain steadfastness to someone who may not understand it?
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