The Motivation and the Message

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Mar. 14, 2021

1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

“The Message and Motivation”

1. Boldness in the Face of Challenge (vs. 1,2)

A. Not in Vain

B. Challenge

Acts 16:16-24

C. Boldness in the gospel

D. Our time of challenge

2. Our Appeal (vs. 3-6)

A. Paraklesis

B. Things that lead to Human approval

Ephesians 5:6

Colossians 2:8

Philippians 2:3-4

1 Peter 5:5-7

C. Things that lead to God’s approval

Mark 10:42-45

3. Close Relationship (vs. 7,8)

A. A Graphic description of care (v. 7)

B. Sharing Ourselves (v. 8)


Reflection:

1. What is your motivation in life? What do you live for or who do you live for? What then is the message of your life?

2. Who in leadership whether in your work life or in the church have you responded to best and why has that been? If you have been called upon to lead how have you led?