Paul’s Second Missionary Journey Begins

Antioch on the Orontes: Street Scene

Acts 15:35

Taurus Mountains Acts 15:41

Mountain Passinto Cilicia

Acts 15:41

Troas Acts 16:8

Neapolis

Philippi

Acts 16:12

PhilippiJail

Acts 16:23

Roman roadnear Philippi

Acts 17:1

ThessalonicaActs 17:1

Athens Acts 17:16

Acropolis

Areopgus

Agora/marketplace

Altar to

“An Unknown God”

Acts 17:23

Thessalonica harborActs 17:1

Bible Study Reflections on 1 Thessalonians

Read 1:2-10 These verses describe the Thessalonians “faith story.”What have been major faith moments for them in the past?What key words describe their faith situation now?

Think about the major faith moments in your own life.If you picked one important moment to share, what would it be?

Bible Study Reflections on 1 Thessalonians

Read 1:2-10 These verses describe the Thessalonians “faith story.”What have been major faith moments for them in the past?What key words describe their faith situation now?

Think about the major faith moments in your own life.If you picked one important moment to share, what would it be?

Read 4:13. The Thessalonians are grieving the death of a loved one.Have you had this experience? What was it like?

Paul wants people to grieve, but with hope. How can peoplegrieve and have hope at the same time?

Read 4:14. The basis for hope is Jesus’ resurrection. Is it easy to believe this when you are grieving? Why or why not?

A Galatian

The life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

(Gal 2:20)

Galatians 3:6 = Genesis 15:6

Abraham believed God and

It was reckoned to him as righteousness

Galatians 3:8 = Genesis 12:3; 18:18; 22:18

All the nations/gentiles

Shall be blessed in you

Why the Law? (Gal 3:19)

The Law was ourPaidagōgos (Gal 3:24)

•restraint•protection

Christ frees you From slavery to sin and Law Gal 5:1For slavery to the neighbor in love Gal 5:13

WORKS OF THE FLESH

(not freedom)

Fornication Idolatry Enmities Drunkenness

Impurity Sorcery Strife Carousing

Licentiousness Jealousy

Anger

Quarrels

Dissensions

Factions

Envy

Gal 5:19-21

FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT

(True freedom)

Love Patience Faithfulness

Joy Kindness Gentleness

Peace Generosity Self-Control

Gal 5:22-23