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1 Thessalonians

DAVE SMITH

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Greek Coast


Greek Coast-Patmos


Kidron Valley and Mt of Olives from City of David -

A 2900-foot hill - main burial grounds for the city.


Mt. Of Olives


Jerusalem

Looking north & west down from the Mount

of Olives


Jerusalem


Matt 20:17 As Jesus was about to go up to Jerusalem , He took the twelve disciples aside by themselves…..


Zech 14:4


Zech 14:3-4 Then the LORD will go forth and fight against those nations, as when He fights on a day of battle. 4 In that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, which is in front of Jerusalem on the east;


and the Mount of Olives will be split in its middle from east to west by a very large valley, so that half of the mountain will move toward the north and the other half toward the south.


Eastern ( Golden ) Gate

Muslim Cemetery


The Golden Gate is the eastern gate of Jerusalem. Christ entered through this gate in Matthew 21 when he made His triumphal entry.


Eastern Gate

Some think this is the gate through which Christ will enter when He returns to set up His kingdom.


Ezek 44:1-3 However, the dimensions of the "Golden Gate" do not correspond with Ezekiel's gate, which is still future.


It was 1543 when Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent had the gate closed and walled up a second time. Today it still stands closed.


Agora


AGORA


Ancient Town Meeting


Unknown “god” Altar Stone


Jail in Philippi


Philippi


Taurus Mountains( crossed by Paul &

Silas )


Egnatian Road Traveled by Paul in

Macedonia


Harbor at Thessalonica


Modern Thessaloniki


Wandering TouristsThessalonica


20th Cen. Berean Altar Honoring

Paul’s Visit


GREECE


Introduction

Author is

Paul


Date of Writing

51 A.D.


Place of Writing

Corinth


Purpose

•To encourage the saints there

•To refute false charges by the enemy

•To correct some errors being disseminated


Book Outline

I. Reflections / Commendations 1-3

II. Instructions 4-5


Outline - Ch. 1

•An Elect people - 1-4•An Exemplary people - 5-7•An Enthusiastic people - 8•An Expectant people - 9-

10


Exposition

1 Thes. 1:3FAITH PRODUCED

WORKLOVE PROMPTED

LABOR.


1 Thes. 1:3

HOPE INSPIRED ENDURANCE


YOUR WORK OF FAITH =TURNED TO GOD FROM

IDOLSYOUR LABOR OF LOVE =

SERVE THE LIVING,TRUE GOD


PATIENCE OF HOPE = WAIT FOR HIS SON FROM

HEAVEN


Chapter 2

Paul’s Ministry - 3 characters 2:1-12 :A. The Faithful Steward 2:1-6

The Manner of his ministry v. 1-2

The Message of his ministry v.3a


The Faithful Steward

The Motive of his ministry v. 3b

The Method of his ministry v.3c-6


The Loving Mother

B. The Loving Mother 2:7-8


The Concerned Father

C. The Concerned Father 2:9-12

His work v. 9


The Concerned Father

His walk v.10

His words v.11-12


Divine Resources in times of Suffering 2:13-

20A. God’s Word within us 2:13

They appreciated the Word

They applied the Word


Divine Resources

B. God’s people around us 2:14-16

C. God’s glory and hope before us 2:17-20


Chapter 3 3 Ministries to Help

Establish Young Believers Provide discipleship / encouragement 1-5

Timothy was sent by Paul to encourage, strengthen & remind them that suffering was expected when living for Christ.


3 Ministries

Communicate regularly 6-8

Paul was concerned about their progress in spiritual maturity. He received a good report about them.


3 Ministries

Pray for them 9-13That :3 Requests 1. They grow strong in their faith 10


3 Requests

2. Their love might abound for one another ( - allelon )

v. 12


3 Requests

3. They live a life of holiness v. 13


Chapter 4 v. 1-12OUR WALK

Walk in Holiness v. 1-8


Walk in Holiness

A. For the purpose of pleasing God v. 1


Walk in Holiness

B. For the purpose of obeying God v. 2-3


Walk in Holiness

3 Instructions :

1. Abstain From Immorality

(vs. 3b)


Walk in Holiness

3 Instructions :

2. Know How to Possess Your Vessel (vss. 4-5)


3 Instructions :

3. Do Not Trespass and Defraud a Brother (vs. 6a)

Walk in Holiness


Walk in Holiness

C. For the purpose of glorifying God v. 4-5


Walk in Holiness

D. For the purpose of escaping the judgment of God v. 6-8


Walk in Harmony v. 9-10

A. Love your fellow brother in Christ

B. Excel even more in your love


Walk in Honesty v. 11-12

Practice a life of :

1. Inward Humility

2. Demonstrated Integrity


4:13-18The Comfort of His Coming

I. REVELATION - We have God’s truth - v.13, 15a


The Comfort of His Coming

II. RETURN - Christ is coming again - v. 14-15



III. RESURRECTION - The Christian dead will rise -

v. 15-16



IV. RAPTURE - Living believers caught up - v.17



V. REUNION - Christians forever with the Lord -

v. 17-18


CH. 5Contrast the Lost and Saved v.1-11

V. 1-2 Knowledge vs. Ignorance –

Day of the Lord


V. 3-5 Expectancy vs. Surprise


V. 6-8 Soberness vs. Drunkenness


V. 9-11 Salvation vs. Judgment


Essentials of a Church Family v. 12-28

v. 12-13 Leadership


V. 14-16 Partnership


V. 17-28 Worship

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