1. 1 Thessalonians 2
The Gospel Received

2. How The Gospel Came (2:1-12)
With boldness stemming from God’s faithful provision & deliverance in the past (Philippi)
With upright character resulting from a desire to please God rather than people
With care & concern for others reflective of their value in Christ
With sacrificial, exemplary living designed to demonstrate the way God calls us to walk (work ethic, behavior, resources, etc.)

3. How They Received It (2:13-20)

4. How They Received It (2:13-20)
With an understanding of its authoritative nature

5. How They Received It (2:13-20)
With an understanding of its authoritative nature
With a willingness to allow it to work in their lives as they suffered for their newfound faith

6. How They Received It (2:13-20)
With an understanding of its authoritative nature
With a willingness to allow it to work in their lives as they suffered for their newfound faith
Paul’s perspective:

7. How They Received It (2:13-20)
With an understanding of its authoritative nature
With a willingness to allow it to work in their lives as they suffered for their newfound faith
Paul’s perspective:
On their suffering

8. How They Received It (2:13-20)
With an understanding of its authoritative nature
With a willingness to allow it to work in their lives as they suffered for their newfound faith
Paul’s perspective:
On their suffering
On his absence

9. How They Received It (2:13-20)
With an understanding of its authoritative nature
With a willingness to allow it to work in their lives as they suffered for their newfound faith
Paul’s perspective:
On their suffering
On his absence
On his plans

10. How They Received It (2:13-20)
With an understanding of its authoritative nature
With a willingness to allow it to work in their lives as they suffered for their newfound faith
Paul’s perspective:
On their suffering
On his absence
On his plans
On what he valued

11. Powerful Kingdom Relationships(3:1-10)

12. Powerful Kingdom Relationships(3:1-10)
Paul’s relationships with other Christians often took priority over personal comforts.

13. Powerful Kingdom Relationships(3:1-10)
Paul’s relationships with other Christians often took priority over personal comforts.
His confidence in these relationships allowed him to equip & encourage others to do what he couldn’t, knowing he was part of a kingdom much bigger than himself.

14. Powerful Kingdom Relationships(3:1-10)
Paul’s relationships with other Christians often took priority over personal comforts.
His confidence in these relationships allowed him to equip & encourage others to do what he couldn’t, knowing he was part of a kingdom much bigger than himself.
In opening his life to the Thessalonians, Paul helped prepare them for their own hardships.

15. Powerful Kingdom Relationships(3:1-10)
Paul’s relationships with other Christians often took priority over personal comforts.
His confidence in these relationships allowed him to equip & encourage others to do what he couldn’t, knowing he was part of a kingdom much bigger than himself.
In opening his life to the Thessalonians, Paul helped prepare them for their own hardships.
His well-being was tied up in theirs – life was about more than physical existence; it was about the success of God’s word & kingdom.