1. Studies in Thessalonians
A Model Church
Studies in Thessalonians

2. Model

3. Model / a substitute for the real thing

7. But here at Thessalonica there was LIFE!

8. 1. WORK PRODUCED BY FAITH

9. The Thessalonians Refused to share affection with any other god
They worked hard but observed one day as totally different in order to worship their God together- that was their priority
They showed respects for their families
They were not promiscuous but faithful in marriage
You could take them at their word
They seemed contented with what they had or did not have

10. 2. LABOUR PROMPTED BY LOVE
Befriending
Serving
Praying
Speaking the truth in love
Sharing the faith

11. 3. ENDURANCE INSPIRED BY HOPE

13. Is all my activity God motivated activity?
Am I tired of the work or tired through the work? What should I do?

14. How does the promised return of Jesus incentives me in my daily service?
How and where is the trumpet of evangelism sounding out?

15. They tell how
you turned to God from idols (PAST)
To serve the living and true God (PRESENT)
And to wait for his son from heaven (FUTURE)