©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith 1 Thessalonians DAVE SMITH

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Greek Coast

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Greek Coast-Patmos

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Kidron Valley and Mt of Olives from City of David - A 2900-foot hill - main burial grounds for the city.

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Mt. Of Olives

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Jerusalem Looking north & west down from the Mount of Olives

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Jerusalem

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Matt 20:17 As Jesus was about to go up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve disciples aside by themselves…..

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith

Zech 14:4

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith 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;

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith 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.

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Eastern ( Golden ) Gate Muslim Cemetery

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith The Golden Gate is the eastern gate of Jerusalem. Christ entered through this gate in Matthew 21 when he made His triumphal entry.

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Eastern Gate Some think this is the gate through which Christ will enter when He returns to set up His kingdom.

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Ezek 44:1-3 However, the dimensions of the "Golden Gate" do not correspond with Ezekiel's gate, which is still future.

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith It was 1543 when Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent had the gate closed and walled up a second time. Today it still stands closed.

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Agora

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith AGORA

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Ancient Town Meeting

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Unknown “god” Altar Stone

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Jail in Philippi

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Philippi

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Taurus Mountains ( crossed by Paul & Silas )

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Egnatian Road Traveled by Paul in Macedonia

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Harbor at Thessalonica

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Modern Thessaloniki

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Wandering Tourists Thessalonica

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith 20th Cen. Berean Altar Honoring Paul’s Visit

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Introduction Author is Paul

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Date of Writing 51 A.D.

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Place of Writing Corinth

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Purpose To encourage the saints there To refute false charges by the enemy To correct some errors being disseminated

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Book Outline I. Reflections / Commendations 1-3 II. Instructions 4-5

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Outline - Ch. 1 An Elect people An Exemplary people An Enthusiastic people - 8 An Expectant people

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Exposition 1 Thes. 1:3 FAITHPRODUCED  WORK LOVEPROMPTED  LABOR.

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith 1 Thes. 1:3 HOPEINSPIRED  ENDURANCE

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith YOUR WORK OF FAITH = TURNED TO GOD FROM IDOLS YOUR LABOR OF LOVE = SERVE THE LIVING,TRUE GOD

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith PATIENCE OF HOPE = WAIT FOR HIS SON FROM HEAVEN

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith 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

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith The Faithful Steward  The Motive of his ministry v. 3b  The Method of his ministry v.3c-6

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith The Loving Mother B. The Loving Mother 2:7-8

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith The Concerned Father C. The Concerned Father 2:9-12  His work v. 9

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith The Concerned Father  His walk v.10  His words v.11-12

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Divine Resources in times of Suffering 2:13-20 A. God’s Word within us 2:13  They appreciated the Word  They applied the Word

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Divine Resources B. God’s people around us 2:14-16 C. God’s glory and hope before us 2:17-20

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith 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.

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith 3 Ministries  Communicate regularly 6-8 Paul was concerned about their progress in spiritual maturity. He received a good report about them.

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith 3 Ministries  Pray for them 9-13 That : 3 Requests 1. They grow strong in their faith 10

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith 3 Requests 2. Their love might abound for one another (  - allelon ) v. 12

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith 3 Requests 3. They live a life of holiness v. 13

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Chapter 4 v OUR WALK Walk in Holiness v. 1-8

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Walk in Holiness A. For the purpose of pleasing God v. 1

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Walk in Holiness B. For the purpose of obeying God v. 2-3

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Walk in Holiness 3 Instructions : 1. Abstain From Immorality (vs. 3b)

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Walk in Holiness 3 Instructions : 2. Know How to Possess Your Vessel (vss. 4-5)

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith 3 Instructions : 3. Do Not Trespass and Defraud a Brother (vs. 6a) Walk in Holiness

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Walk in Holiness C. For the purpose of glorifying God v. 4-5

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Walk in Holiness D. For the purpose of escaping the judgment of God v. 6-8

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Walk in Harmony v A. Love your fellow brother in Christ B. Excel even more in your love

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Walk in Honesty v Practice a life of : 1. Inward Humility 2. Demonstrated Integrity

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith 4:13-18 The Comfort of His Coming I. REVELATION - We have God’s truth - v.13, 15a

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith The Comfort of His Coming II. RETURN - Christ is coming again - v

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith The Comfort of His Coming III. RESURRECTION - The Christian dead will rise - v

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith The Comfort of His Coming IV. RAPTURE - Living believers caught up - v.17

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith The Comfort of His Coming V. REUNION - Christians forever with the Lord - v

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith CH. 5 Contrast the Lost and Saved v.1-11 V. 1-2 Knowledge vs. Ignorance – Day of the Lord

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith V. 3-5 Expectancy vs. Surprise

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith V. 6-8 Soberness vs. Drunkenness

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith V Salvation vs. Judgment

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Essentials of a Church Family v v Leadership

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith V Partnership

©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith V Worship