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Living in Hope

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Living in Hope

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We thank Brent and Diane Averill, Erica Eizenga, Libna Sierra, and Carol VanWyk, members of the revision writing team, for revising this study. We also thank Jeff Sajdak, dean of students at Calvin Theological Seminary, for contributions made in a theological review of the content. The original lesson material was written in 1990 by Neva Evenhouse and revised in 1999 by Deb Fennema.

Unless otherwise noted, Scripture quotations are from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTER NA TIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

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ContentsTo the Leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

New Testament Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Introduction to 1 and 2 Thessalonians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Glossary of Terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Lesson 1

The Power of the Good News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Lesson 2

Encouraging Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Lesson 3

Living to Please God. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Lesson 4

Living with Hope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Lesson 5

God Wins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Lesson 6

Final Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

An Invitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Prayer of Commitment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Bibliography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Evaluation

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To the LeaderPrepare the LessonBible discovery leaders help people discover together what the Bible says and means. They are not teachers but guides, facilitators, and conversation leaders.

This leader guide is meant to assist you as a small group leader by coming alongside you in your own personal work. Always answer the study guide questions first, using the suggested basic steps of prepa-ration. Then use the leader material to enrich your understanding of the passage.

We encourage you to study ahead of time so that you do not have to rely on the leader guide during your Bible study group meeting. You don’t want to give the impression that the leader guide is an answer book. The answers are in the Bible; you are a guide to help your group find the answers in God’s Word.

This leader guide aims to include helpful ideas from a number of sources. Ideally you should use this information only after you have studied the text yourself. Read the passage and first ask your own ques-tions. Allow God to speak to you through his Word. Look for answers in the text. What was God saying to the original readers and listeners, and what is he saying to us today? Consult the glossary if there are names and places with which you are unfamiliar.

Get Ready to LeadLearn to think in terms of questions. As you prepare to lead a lesson, ask yourself questions and try to discover the answers yourself. This will prepare you to anticipate group members’ questions and thus help others discover truths from God’s Word.

The “Conversation” boxes in the study guide are for extra questions. The text of the leader guide includes many extra questions that you may wish to use to help build the group’s conversation around the text. We also suggest that you adapt the questions in the booklet or write your own questions as needed. You know the interests, personalities, and needs of your group members. You know what they will be curious about or when they will want to dig deeper into a Scripture passage. Put those extra conversation-building questions in the “Conversation” boxes and use them during your group time to help get dialogue started.

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Also, encourage group members to put their own questions and dis-coveries in the “Conversation” boxes. By doing this, they will also be preparing for the group discussion. You might want to start a group discussion by saying, “What is in your ‘Conversation’ box? What would you like to talk about together?”

If you are able to prepare and pray thoroughly before each group ses-sion, you will be able to lead without frequent references to your notes. This will free you to be more aware of the work of the Holy Spirit during your group discussion time and to focus more effectively on your facili-tation and leadership responsibilities. You will also be able to keep better eye contact and listen more carefully.

Lead with QuestionsUse questions to direct the group discussion. Draw out positive contri-butions by asking questions. Break down difficult or unclear questions with smaller, concise ones. Also use questions to respond to wrong or problematic answers. If you learn to lead others into truth by using questions, you will be a good Bible discovery leader. The questions in this study are designed to be used with the New International Version of the Bible, but other translations can also be used.

Use the comments in this leader guide to help the discovery process of your group. You are leading a conversation on the text, and you want to help guide the conversation so that group members will hear the “big ideas” from the text rather than getting bogged down in small details. Avoid using this leader material to “teach” the lesson.

Assume that you will not use all the information supplied in this leader guide. Ask questions that will help you get at what the text says and means. The questions in italics are the main questions. There are additional bulleted questions designed to clarify and assist in answering these main questions. The bulleted questions in bold print expand on the thoughts found in the main question, or they might simply rephrase the main question to help encourage a response from group members. Do not feel you have to ask all of these questions. Use only those that are helpful for your discussion. Use questions as well as comments in the leader guide only when it is helpful to guide the discussion and answer some questions that may arise. Do not bring up information simply be-cause you find it interesting. Introduce it only if it will help the members of your group. In other words, tailor the questions to your particular group members. If some people in your group are new to the Bible, make

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certain that you help to clarify information. But do not use extra back-ground material that may add confusion. Feel free to delve a bit deeper with groups who may be familiar with the Bible. However, keep in mind the evangelistic purpose of this study and make certain that you are be-ing most sensitive to members who may be new to Bible study and may not yet be believers in Christ.

Should differences of opinion arise, allow members to disagree. Your purpose is not to win arguments or even to defend a particular idea. Al-low the Holy Spirit to work in the hearts of your group members.

Help to ApplyAsk God to guide you to ask application questions throughout the lesson when it seems appropriate for your group. As leader, pray that God will first teach you what he wants you to hear from his Word. Then ask God to guide you in helping others hear what he is saying to them. Keep in mind that the purpose of this study is not to fill minds with facts but to change hearts as we learn what God is teaching us through his Word.

Gently help group members discover the meaning of God’s message for their own lives. Be careful not to be judgmental of persons who may not yet seem to be applying the truths you encounter together. It’s the Holy Spirit’s work to apply God’s Word to people’s hearts. Tactfully let the group know how the Spirit is applying the Word in your own heart and life. Pray faithfully for the Spirit’s work in others.

While giving people the time and space to apply biblical truths as the Spirit leads them, simply try to help group members see that there is a relationship between the Bible and life. Questions for reflection at the end of each session invite everyone to take some time for personal reflection and optional sharing. Try to offer at least a few minutes for reflection time toward the end of each lesson, and encourage group members to do additional follow-up reflection at home.

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Glossary of TermsAchaia—a Roman province that occupied the southern Peloponnesian

peninsula (present-day Greece); this province included the major cities of Corinth and Athens.

apostle—“one sent forth.” The apostles were leaders in the early Chris-tian church. They were chosen by Jesus to be his closest followers (Luke 6:13-16), so most of them were eyewitnesses of Jesus’ ministry and death, and he met and ate with them after his resurrection (Luke 24). Paul became an apostle after Jesus appeared to him in a vision and sent him to preach the good news to the Gentiles (Acts 9; 1 Cor. 9:1-2; 15:3-9).

archangel—one of the highest ranking angels. Michael is the only arch-angel named in Scripture (Jude 9; Rev. 12:7).

Christ (Jesus)—the second person of the Trinity; the name Christ means “Anointed One.” Jesus, the Son of God, came to save God’s people from the curse of sin and death and to give them new life for-ever with God. See also Jesus (Christ).

church—(ecclesia in Greek) means “assembly” and refers to a group of believers who have a relationship with Jesus Christ.

day of the Lord—a biblical term referring to the time when Jesus Christ will return and bring an end to suffering, sin, and death, delivering his people and establishing his kingdom in the new heaven and new earth (see Rev. 21:1-5). This event is also called the second coming of Christ.

faith—taking God at his Word; being “sure of what we hope for and cer-tain of what we do not see” (Heb. 11:1); trusting in Christ alone for the forgiveness of sins and the promise of eternal life.

Father—see God the Father.

Gentiles—all peoples who were not Jewish by ancestry.

glorify—to worship or praise someone.

God-fearing Greeks—Gentiles who believed and worshiped the God of Israel (the Jews). Many were open to the message of Christianity.

God the Father—the first person of the Trinity (the second person is Jesus the Son, and the third person is the Holy Spirit). The Father sent Jesus into the world to save us from the curse of sin and death and to give us new life. The Father and Son also send the Spirit to live in us and guide us in Christlike living.

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1 Thessalonians 2

Encouraging Words

Getting Started

Reading these letters that Paul wrote to the Thessalonians gives a personal look into his relationship with them. In this section Paul looks back on the time he spent with the believers in Thessalonica. As you study this lesson, you will discover his feelings for the believers in Thessalonica as well as his hopes for them.

Opening Share Question

What makes you feel cared for or special?

What Does the Bible Say?

1. 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6

a. What did Paul and his coworkers experience in Philippi? What struggles did they face in Thessalonica? (Refer to Acts 16:22-24 and Acts 17:1-10.)

• What words does Paul use to describe their treatment?

• How might their experience in Philippi have affected the work in Thessalonica?

As your group considers these questions, talk about some of the details surrounding Paul and his coworkers’ time in Philippi, where they had suffered and been insulted. Paul and Silas had been stripped and beaten, then thrown into an inner cell of the prison with their feet in stocks. Even though they experienced joy in the midst of their trials in Philippi (Acts 16:25-34), they probably did not look forward to further opposition and persecution. After Philippi, they went to Thessalonica, where they again faced opposition. They were even accused of treason (Acts 17:7). Their ministry in Thessalonica ended with a public riot and their escape to Berea (Acts 17:10-14). In 1 Thessalonians 2:2 Paul says it was “with the help of our God” that they dared to preach the good news of Jesus in Thessalonica after their experience in Philippi.

b. What accusations were brought against Paul and his companions? How did Paul refute them?

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• In what way did Paul and his coworkers’ behavior show their integrity?

• What were their motives?

• Whom were they trying to please?

• What is an apostle of Christ?

It sounds as if Paul and his coworkers were being accused of false motives and erroneous teaching. Paul asserts, however, that God approved them and entrusted them with the gospel. In this way Paul may be implying that, in the face of these difficult circumstances, the notion that he and his companions had any self-centered motives in bringing the gospel was ridiculous. Flattery, greed, hypocrisy, and praise-seeking were not part of their ministry. Their primary concern was to do what God wanted them to do. God equipped them for their task.

Note that Paul views the task of bringing the gospel as a privilege. When you discuss these verses, make sure your group sees that according to Paul, pleasing God is as much a matter of inner attitudes as of outward acts. The passage says Paul was not seeking praise from people, but he certainly required God’s approval.

It may be helpful to have group members look up the word “apostle” in the glossary. The word means “one sent forth.” It implies responsi bility and authority delegated from the sender. The title was given first to the twelve closest disciples of Jesus (see Luke 6:13-16) and then later, it seems, to those who were sent to bring the gospel into a new area.

2. 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

a. What imagery does Paul use to describe his care for the Thessalonian believers?

• What does it mean to put on a mask?

• Describe the family imagery that is used. How do you think Paul could care for and love these people, particularly after being with them for such a short time?

In this passage, Paul explains that he was as innocent as a young child, and as gentle with the Thessalonians as a loving mother caring for her

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little ones. Just a few verses later, Paul also uses the imagery of a father to make his point. After recalling the tender, gentle care extended to the Thessalonians, Paul emphasizes the encouragement and comfort that he and his coworkers exercised in helping the believers grow in faith.

As leader, be sensitive to emphasizing the idea of a loving, caring family, since that may not be the experience of some members in your group.

b. In verse 8, how does Paul describe his feelings toward the Thessalo-nians? In what ways were those feelings expressed?

• What does the word “delighted” imply?

• In what ways did Paul and his coworkers share their lives?

It seems clear from Paul’s description that while he and Silas and Timo-thy were in Thessalonica, they in no way took advantage of the new believers there. Paul indicates that they loved the people so much that they were happy to do whatever was needed to spend time guiding them in their faith in Christ. In their ministry, Paul and his coworkers were not simply preaching but also living out the content of their faith. They likely even supported themselves so that they did not have to ask the people to support them. In Acts 18:3 we read that Paul was a tentmaker, and he likely worked in this trade wherever he traveled so that he could make money for his own needs without being a burden to others (see also 2 Thess. 3:7-10).

c. How could Paul have attained the characteristics listed in these verses?

• List his characteristics.

For the purpose of giving credibility to his message, Paul urged the Thessalonian Christians to remember how he and his companions acted while they were in Thessalonica. Note not only the comparisons to innocent children and loving parents but also the qualities of being hardworking, holy, righteous, blameless, encouraging, and comforting. In these ways Paul wanted to be an example to the new believers (see also 1 Thess. 1:5-6). Becoming such a person is only possible through the power of Christ at work in them. Recall Paul’s comment in verse 2, where he says that it was through God’s help that they were able to bring the gospel message.

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d. What does it mean to “live lives worthy of God”? What does it mean to be called “into his kingdom and glory” (v. 12)?

• Who does the calling?

• What is a worthy life? How can we live such a life?

• What is God’s kingdom?

Most translations of verse 12 use the phrase “worthy of God” to describe the kind of life Paul is discussing here. In the same way that God helped Paul to be the person he was, Paul is encouraging the Thessalonians to live lives that show that God is working in them. The phrase “worthy of God” implies that because God is holy and loving, the lives of his chil-dren should be the same. As Christians, we should always be mindful that our behavior brings glory not to ourselves but to the God who has called us and changed us through the death and resurrection of his Son, Jesus Christ. At the same time, we should be mindful that we reflect God in our behavior. We represent God in our words and actions. If our words and actions are bad, we reflect badly on God. Instead, we want to represent the God we worship in a way that reflects who he is, by do-ing good and loving others. In this way we will be considered worthy of the Lord.

The kingdom of God is wherever he rules. As the Creator and Lord Almighty, God ultimately rules over all things in the physical universe and in the spiritual realms. But not every person or nation or power recognizes God’s rule; many are in rebellion against God. If we acknowl-edge that God is the ruler in our lives, we can help to bring the goodness of his kingdom into this world. The kingdom of God that we are called to is both a present and future kingdom. Whenever we bring physical and spiritual peace to others, we are reflecting God’s kingdom.

3. 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

a. For what is Paul expressing thanks in verse 13?

In chapter 1, Paul stated that the Thessalonians’ reception of the gospel was evidence that God was at work in those who proclaimed it and in those who received it. The Thessalonians did not accept the message as a human word, but as the Word of God. Although people such as Paul, Silas, and Timothy spoke the Word, it was really God’s Word working in the people’s lives.

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b. In what respect were the believers in Thessalonica imitating the believers in Judea?

• What was the common experience between the church in Thessalonica and the churches in Judea?

• Who was causing the suffering in each place?

Part of the evidence that the Thessalonians received the gospel was that they accepted it in the face of opposition (1:6). This seems to be the reason that Paul again gives special thanks, as he compares the persecu-tion of the church in Thessalonica to the persecution endured by the churches in Judea.

Be prepared to explain or perhaps show on a map where Judea was located. You might also want to explain that the gospel was first preached in Jerusalem and Judea (Acts 1:8). As commentator Jeffrey Weima points out, the Thessalonians not only accepted Paul’s mes-sage as the Word of God but were also willing to suffer on account of it, thereby imitating the persecuted churches in Judea.

c. What had the unbelieving Jews done in the past, and what were they currently doing? What was the result of their actions?

• Whom did they displease?

• What were they trying to accomplish?

• Whom were they preventing from speaking?

• What had they brought upon themselves?

Group members may wonder what Paul means when he refers to the churches suffering from the Jews (vv. 14-16). Explain that in the Old Testament, God had chosen to reveal himself to and through the Jewish (Israelite) nation, but many of the people turned away from God and re-jected the prophets who had brought God’s message. Later, many of the Jewish religious leaders and their followers also rejected his Son, Jesus Christ, as the Messiah, their promised deliverer. In Paul’s day, a number of Jewish extremists continued in these sins and were actually trying to stamp out the spread of the Christian gospel. They did this by persecut-ing people who had received and were living by the gospel, both Jewish and Gentile believers.

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Though Paul may seem to imply that God’s wrath on the unbelieving Jews was imminent and that some terrible punishment was about to take place, he is saying instead that by persecuting believers and trying to prevent the spread of the gospel, they were calling down judgment on themselves.

During your discussion, keep in mind that Paul himself had been a Jew-ish Pharisee who had persecuted many of his own people for believing in the gospel of Christ. After Jesus revealed himself to Paul and called him to serve, Paul himself believed and became a missionary of the gospel (Acts 9). Keep in mind also that Paul’s main purpose in these verses is to express thanksgiving for the endurance of the Thessalonians. This indi-cates that he saw their endurance as evidence that the gospel he brought was truly from God.

4. 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20

a. What strong feelings does Paul convey about his separation from the Thessalonians?

• What does “orphaned” imply?

• What does it mean to have intense longing?

Perhaps the phrase “we were orphaned” most vividly expresses the pain Paul felt at being separated from the Thessalonians—not only because he loved them so much but also because he felt that his work among them was not yet completed. Here Paul is comparing this separation to the experience of a child being forcibly torn away from a loving mother or father (compare to vv. 7-8, 11-12).

b. What kept Paul and the Thessalonians apart?

Paul does not say exactly how he was prevented from returning to the Thessalonians. Because he doesn’t give many details, it seems likely that the Thessalonians knew the reason and were able to recognize that Satan was behind the cause. The possibilities include illness, legal difficulties, and Jewish opposition.

c. In spite of their separation, what brought Paul joy?

Despite the opposition they experienced, Paul found great joy in the knowledge that the Thessalonians had received and believed the gospel

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and were growing in it. Seeing the fruit of his ministry must have given Paul a great deal of satisfaction, and he gives God the glory. From this passage we can also gather that Paul saw Satan as the basic source of opposition to the spread of the gospel. Certainly the book of Acts, as the history of the early church, and the New Testament letters to the churches indicate that where God is working, Satan often intensifies his efforts.

Some members of your group may resist Paul’s reference to Satan as a being that really exists and has power. Don’t try to force them to accept this, but do help them see that Paul’s reference to Satan in this passage takes the devil’s existence for granted. You might mention in passing that there will be more references to Satan later in this study. During your discussion of this passage, you may find it helpful to refer to John 8:44, where Jesus refers to Satan, and to Genesis 3 and Revelation 12:9, which reveal that Satan influenced humanity’s fall into sin. Though Satan does his best to thwart the work of spreading the gospel, God will still accomplish his purposes.

d. What words does Paul use to describe the Thessalonians’ importance to him? To what is Paul looking forward?

Paul is looking at both the present and the future. These verses indicate that Paul glories in the Thessalonians because they are a delight and glory to the Lord. He looks forward to the future coming of Jesus, at which time the Thessalonians will be a “crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus” (v. 19). Paul’s deep feelings for the Thes-salonians are evident throughout this letter, so the growing church in Thessalonica must have brought him great joy.

Taking It Home

1 Thessalonians 2

a. If you were suffering, how would Paul’s words encourage you?

b. The church has often been called a family. How do these verses indicate why this would be the case?

Again, it is important to be sensitive to group members who may not have a positive view of family relationships. Indicate that the imagery of this lesson refers to healthy and loving family relationships.

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For Further Study

Acts 16:25-34

Acts 17:10-14

Luke 6:13-16

Acts 18:3

Acts 1:8

Acts 9

John 8:44

Genesis 3

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An InvitationListen now to what God is saying to you.

You may be aware of things in your life that keep you from coming near to God. You may have thought of God as someone who is unsympathetic, angry, and punishing. You may feel as if you don’t know how to pray or how to come near to God.

“But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved” (Eph. 2:4-5). Jesus, God’s Son, died on the cross to save us from our sins. It doesn’t matter where you come from, what you’ve done in the past, or what your heritage is. God has been watching over you and caring for you, drawing you closer. “You also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation” (Eph. 1:13).

Do you want to receive Jesus as your Savior and Lord? It’s as simple as A-B-C:

• Admit that you have sinned and that you need God’s forgiveness.

• Believe that God loves you and that Jesus has already paid the price for your sins.

• Commit your life to God in prayer, asking the Lord to forgive your sins, nurture you as his child, and fill you with the Holy Spirit.

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Prayer of CommitmentHere is a prayer of commitment recognizing Jesus Christ as Savior. If you long to be in a loving relationship with Jesus, pray this prayer. If you have already committed your life to Jesus, use this prayer for renewal and praise.

Dear God, I come to you simply and honestly to confess that I have sinned, that sin is a part of who I am. And yet I know that you listen to sinners who are truthful before you. So I come with empty hands and heart, asking for forgiveness.

I confess that only through faith in Jesus Christ can I come to you. I confess my need for a Savior, and I thank you, Jesus, for dying on the cross to pay the price for my sins. Father, I ask that you forgive my sins and count me as righteous for Jesus’ sake. Remove the guilt that accompanies my sin, and bring me into your presence.

Holy Spirit of God, help me to pray, and teach me to live by your Word. Faithful God, help me to serve you faithfully. Make me more like Jesus each day, and help me to share with others the good news of your great salvation. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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BibliographyBruce, F.F. 1 and 2 Thessalonians. World Bible Commentary. Waco, Tex.: Word Books, 1987.

Fee, Gordon D. The First and Second Letters to the Thessalonians. The New International Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 2009.

Morris, Leon. The Epistles of Paul to the Thessalonians. Tyndale New Testament Commentaries. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 1976.

NIV Study Bible. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 2011.

Porter, Stanley E., and Sean A. Alans, eds. Paul and the Ancient Letter Form. Leiden, Netherlands: Brill, 2010.

Weima, Jeffrey. 1 and 2 Thessalonians. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Academic, 2014.

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Though Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians were written around A.D. 50, they have much to say to believers yet today. How can I be sure that I am saved? How can I live a godly life? How do I deal with persecution? Am I ready for Jesus’ return? Through these short books, discover together what it means to have faith in Christ and depend on his Spirit to guide you everyday.

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