1. ©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith 1 Thessalonians DAVE SMITH dave@gbchouston.org www.scriptco.net/study.htm

2. ©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Greek Coast

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

4. ©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.

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

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

7. ©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Jerusalem

8. ©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…..

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10. Zech 14:4

11. ©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;

12. ©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.

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

14. ©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.

15. ©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.

16. ©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.

17. ©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.

18. ©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Agora

19. ©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith AGORA

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

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

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

23. ©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Philippi

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

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

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

27. ©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Modern Thessaloniki

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

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

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31. GREECE

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33. Introduction Author is Paul

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

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

36. ©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

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

38. ©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Outline - Ch. 1 An Elect people - 1-4 An Exemplary people - 5-7 An Enthusiastic people - 8 An Expectant people - 9-10

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

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

41. ©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

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

43. ©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

44. ©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

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

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

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

48. ©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

49. ©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

50. ©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.

51. ©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.

52. ©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

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

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

55. ©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Chapter 4 v. 1-12 OUR WALK Walk in Holiness v. 1-8

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

63. ©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Walk in Harmony v. 9-10 A. Love your fellow brother in Christ B. Excel even more in your love

64. ©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Walk in Honesty v. 11-12 Practice a life of : 1. Inward Humility 2. Demonstrated Integrity

65. ©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

66. ©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith The Comfort of His Coming II. RETURN - Christ is coming again - v. 14-15

67. ©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith The Comfort of His Coming III. RESURRECTION - The Christian dead will rise - v. 15-16

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

69. ©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith The Comfort of His Coming V. REUNION - Christians forever with the Lord - v. 17-18

70. ©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

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

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

73. ©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith V. 9-11 Salvation vs. Judgment

74. ©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith Essentials of a Church Family v. 12-28 v. 12-13 Leadership

75. ©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith V. 14-16 Partnership

76. ©Notes on 1 Thessalonians Dr. David Smith V. 17-28 Worship