2. AD 30 – Jesus crucified AD 33 – Saul converted AD 47 – Paul’s first missionary journey AD 49 – Jerusalem council AD 49 – Paul’s second missionary journey TIMELINE Thessalonica Preached in synagogue, converted many. Jews became jealous and drove Paul out. Paul went on to Berea, had great success. Jews followed him, stirred up trouble. Paul slipped away to Athens. The church in Thessalonica faced opposition.

4. While Paul was in Corinth, Silas and Timothy caught up with him. Paul writes a letter to the church in Thessalonica, and sends it back with Timothy. AD 50-51. Background Summary

5. 1:1 Salutation 1:2-10 Thanksgiving and prayer 2:1-3:13Paul’s Relationship with the Thessalonians Gentle, like a mother with her children (2:7) We shared our very lives (2:8) We were holy, righteous and blameless (2:10) Like a father with his children (2:11) Encouraging, comforting, and urging (2:12) 1 Thessalonians

6. 1:1 Salutation 1:2-10 Thanksgiving and prayer 2:1-3:13Paul’s Relationship with the Thessalonians Paul praises them for their steadfastness under persecution. –1:6 –2:13-16 –3:4-5 1 Thessalonians

7. 1:1 Salutation 1:2-10 Thanksgiving and prayer 2:1-3:13Paul’s Relationship with the Thessalonians 4:1-8Instructions concerning holy living. 1 Thessalonians

8. 1:1 Salutation 1:2-10 Thanksgiving and prayer 2:1-3:13Paul’s Relationship with the Thessalonians 4:1-8Instructions concerning holy living. 4:9–5:11Corrects misunderstandings about the Second Coming.  Eschatology – the study of the Last Days 1 Thessalonians

9. Corrects misunderstandings about the Second Coming. –4:9-12. Why work if Jesus is coming soon? –4:13-18. What will happen to those who have already died when Jesus returns? –5:1-11. What will Jesus’ return be like? 1 Thessalonians

10. 1:1 Salutation 1:2-10 Thanksgiving and prayer 2:1-3:13Paul’s Relationship with the Thessalonians 4:1-8Instructions concerning holy living. 4:9–5:11Corrects misunderstandings about the Second Coming. 5:12-28Final Instructions. 1 Thessalonians

11. To praise them for their steadfastness under persecution. To instruct them concerning holy living. To correct misunderstandings about the Second Coming. Purposes in Writing

12. “God” 36 times “Jesus 16 times “Lord” 24 times In 1 and 2 Thessalonians combined, 136 verses total. 150 references to God, Christ, or both Important Words