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Lesson Summary:
Paul relates his concerns for the Thessalonians and the relief he received from Timothy’s report.
Focus Passage: I Thessalonians 2:17-3:13
Outline and Lesson Goal
Principles and Applications
I. Paul’s Preoccupation (2:17-3:5)
- Principle: Mature Believers Reach Out to Encourage Others in their Spiritual Growth.
- Application: How concerned are you about the spiritual growth of those under your ministry?
- Scripture Reference
11 just as you know how we were exhorting and encouraging and imploring each one of you as a father would his own children,
12 so that you would walk in a manner worthy of the God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.
I Thessalonians 2:11-12 (NASB)
II. Paul’s Relief (3:6-10)
- Principle: Mature Believers Reach Out to Rejoice in the Spiritual Growth of Others.
- Application: How are you rejoicing regarding the spiritual growth of those under your ministry?
- Scripture Reference
3 For I was very glad when brethren came and testified to your truth, that is, how you are walking in truth.
4 I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.
3 John 1:3-4 (NASB)
4 I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.
3 John 1:3-4 (NASB)
III. Paul’s Prayer (3:11-13)
- Principle: Mature Believers Reach Up to God to Ask for the Spiritual Growth of Others.
- Application: How thankful are you for the spiritual growth of those close to you? How often are you bringing them up before the throne of grace so they continue growing in the Lord?
- Scripture Reference
9 For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
10 so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;
11 strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously
12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light.
Colossians 1:9-12 (NASB)
10 so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;
11 strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously
12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light.
Colossians 1:9-12 (NASB)
Conclusion: So What?
Credits
- Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend
- Performed by Stacey Figueroa
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