Bible Blitz Msgr Ed Thompson And Deacon Norm Kazyk With Technical Assistance Ray Hosler

The Epistles of Paul 1 & 2 Thessalonians 1 & 2 Timothy Deacon Norm Fr. Ed

1 Thessalonians Written about 50 A.D. One of the earliest letters giving us an insight into the very early Church. Paul’s stay in Thessalonica cut short by his persecutors.

Problems included remaining being faithful to his teaching; excessive anticipation of the Parousia.

Ch 1, 2Greeting, prayer, recalling his ministry and demeanor among them; accolades for them. Ch 3Timothy sends good news about their faith and love. Ch 4:3-12Holiness, mutual charity Ch 4:13-18The Thessalonians concern for their deceased loved ones. The “Rapture” (also ref Mt 24:36-44).

Ch 5:1-11Vigilance Ch 5:12-22Final words

2 Thessalonians Addressed to the same church as 1 Thessalonians. More impersonal and responds to changes in Thessalonica.

Ch 1:3-10 Usual greeting and prayer. Praise for the example of faith they give. Makes mention of the persecution they are undergoing Ch 2:1-5Concerned with a supposed letter from Paul that the “Day of the Lord”, the Parousia, has already come.

Ch 2:13-15God’s chosen ones; the traditions of the church. Ch 3:6-16Must continue to work until Christ comes again.

1 & 2 Timothy A.D. from Macedonia

Timothy Native of Lystra, province of Galatia Mother a Jewess; father a Greek Paul and Barnabas lodged with them on their 1 st Missionary journey. Converts 2 nd journey, Paul made Timothy his assistant

Timothy: Bishop of Ephesus The Letters Personal, Private, Pastoral, Ecclesiastical

Paul’s Instructions to Timothy 1.Refute false teachings 2.Proper relations with older ones, presbyters, widows and charity groups 3.Requirements for bishops, presbyters, deacons 4.Central plea; preserve the pure faith against false teachers – the Gnostics

1 Timothy Chapter 1 Stay in Ephesus Defend the Faith “Once a persecutor …” Fight a good fight – Have a good conscience Handed over to Satan – Hymenaeus, Alexander

Chapter 2 Pray for everyone One God; One Mediator Women –Good conduct, modesty, self control, hairstyles, gold, pearls, clothes, receive instruction, not teach, be quiet – Adam and Eve, –Saved through motherhood

Chapter 3 Qualifications for Ministers, Bishops and Deacons Chapter 4 False Asceticism Train yourself for devotion “Imposition of hands” Be holy; be a teacher

Chapter 5 Duties to Others Older man – as a father Younger men – as brothers Older women – as mothers Younger women – as pure sisters

Rules for Widows to Serve Older widows Perform religious duties Pray night and day Don’t be self indulgent Provide for relatives Married only once Hospitable

Younger widows Troublesome – exclude Too sensual, idlers, gossips, busybodies They should marry and have children

Rules for Presbyters – Elders Honor good presiders Prove accusations; reprimand sinners Don’t ordain superficially Be pure; be sober ‘’ … a little wine …”

Chapter 6 Rules for Slaves Slaves and masters Wealth “ … the love of money …” “O Timothy … !”

2 Timothy Chapter 1 Greeting - Thanks “Stir up!” Phygelus and Hermogenes Onesiphorus

Chapter 2 Timothy’s good conduct “If we had died with Him” (11-13) Avoid useless disputes

Chapter 3 Dangers of the Last Days Terrifying - fools in the end Remain faithful in spite of sufferings

Chapter 4 Solemn charge Last Hurrah (6-8) Demas deserted Luke and Mark My cloak - my parchments “Grace be with all of you!”