Mar. 17, 2024

2 Thessalonians 3:13-18
Wear and Tear

Galatians 5:22-23

1. Do Not Grow Weary (vs. 13-15)

A. Do not lose heart

2 Corinthians 4:1-2

Luke 18:1

Ephesians 3:13

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Galatians 6:9-10

B. Treat well

Matthew 12:12

Luke 6:27

Acts 10:33

Philippians 4:14

2. How to Deal with the Disobedience (vs. 14, 15)

A. Having Nothing to Do with Him (v. 14)

1 Corinthians 5:9-13

2 Corinthians 2:6-8

2 Corinthians 7:10-11

B. Deal with him like a brother

Leviticus 19:16-18

3. Benediction (vs. 16-18)

A. Peace

Shalom

Numbers 6:24-26

Romans 16:17-20

2 Corinthians 13:11

B. The Power of Grace and Personal connection (vs. 17, 18)

Reflection:

1. When have you had to confront disobedience in someone else’s life?

2. When have you experienced peace recently? What surrounded that peace? How would you explain to others how that peace is possible?

Follow UP in the Word through the Week…

Monday:

Read: Galatians 5:22-23

If someone were to ask you how you fuel your work for the Lord what would you say? If someone asked how or when you have experienced joy what would you say? How do your answers go along with Galatians 5:22, 23?

Tuesday:

Read: 2 Corinthians 4:1-2, 16-18

What does Paul say about losing heart in these verses? What do they reject and what do they embrace? What can you apply to your life from these verses right now?

Wednesday:

Read: Galatians 6:9-10

What does Paul compare to the patience needed in not growing weary? How have you experienced this same patience needed in obedience?

Thursday:

Read: 2 Corinthians 2:6-8

What is the ultimate goal of discipline for Paul? Have you ever seen this carried out properly?

Friday:

Read: Leviticus 19:16-18

What instruction is given in these verses? How would you practically work this out?  

Saturday:

Read: 2 Corinthians 13:11

List the commands in this verse. What seems realistic to you and what does not? Trust the Lord today with those commands that seem unrealistic to you.