Jan. 14, 2024

2 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Being Happy for Someone Else

1 Corinthians 3:1-9

1. Greeting (vs. 1,2)

A. From Paul’s Team

Acts 15:40

B. To the Assembly

C. Meeting for Whom (what)

D. Jesus Reigns!

2. A Reason for Thanks (v. 3)

A. Human Response

B. Give Thanks

Ephesians 5:20

1 Thessalonians 5:18

C. The Reasons

- It is Right

1 Thessalonians 1:2-3

- Faith is Growing Abundantly

Ephesians 2:8-9

1 Thessalonians 1:8

1 Thessalonians 3:2-10

- Love is Increasing

1 Thessalonians 5:8-11

3. From Thanks to Boasting (v. 4)

A. Telling the Other Churches

1 Thessalonians 1:8

B. Steadfastness and Faith

1 Thessalonians 3:5

1 Peter 1:5-9

C. Endurance as Proof

Romans 8:35

Acts 11:19-21

Reflection:

1. Who have you been happy for recently? As you consider Paul’s written reaction to the Thessalonians what is your response when you hear of Christians faithfulness in the face of persecution?

2. What work in your heart needs to take place in order for thanksgiving to be a reaction for others victories especially in serving Jesus?

Follow UP in the Word through the Week…

Monday:

Read: Ephesians 5:20

Who is the object of our thanksgiving? Why is it important to keep this in mind when considering the attitude we need to be thankful?

Tuesday:

Read: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

When are we to give thanks? Why are we to give thanks?

Wednesday:

Read: Ephesians 2:8-9

What is the role of faith in these verses? What is the result of faith?

Thursday:

Read: 1 Thessalonians 3:2-10

How many times is faith mentioned here? What is Paul’s concern with the faith of the Thessalonians? As you look at these verses, how is your faith? Where are the dangers to faith today?

Friday:

Read: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

What is the encouragement about love in these verses? What is the role of love in the Christian’s life?

Saturday:

Read: 1 Peter 1:5-9

In this definition of faithfulness to Jesus Christ, what were the elements you can identify? How are each of these working in your life?