Lesson Summary:

Paul defends his ministry among the Thessalonians believers and shows the way of leadership in the Kingdom of God.

Focus Passage: I Thessalonians 2:1-16

Outline and Lesson Goal

Principles and Applications

I. Lead With the Truth (2:1-5)

Principle: Kingdom Leaders Operate from the Foundation of God’s Truth.
Application: How ready are you to lead according to the truth of God’s Word regardless of the consequences?
Scripture Reference

Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth.
John 17:7 (NASB)

II. Lead With Love (2:6-12)

Principle: Kingdom Leaders Lovingly Invest Their Lives in Others.
Application: How are you investing your life in others in love today?
Scripture Reference

Having so fond an affection for you, we were well-pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us.
I Thessalonians 2:8 (NASB)

III. Lead With Faith (2:13-16)

Principle: Kingdom Leaders Fully Trust God with the Results of their Ministry.
Application: How ready are you to trust God with the outcome of your ministry?
Scripture Reference

according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will not be put to shame in anything, but that with all boldness, Christ will even now, as always, be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.
Philippians 1:20 (NASB)