Thessalonians
After detailing the events of the Lord's return and the resurrection of believers in chapter 4, what final practical instruction or encouragement does Paul give the Thessalonians?
a. Sell all your possessions and move to Jerusalem
b. Keep record of the prophecies
c. Comfort one another with these words
d.Rebuke those who doubt resurrection
c. Comfort one another with these words
In the opening greeting of 1 Thessalonians, Paul associates himself which two companions?
a. Mark and Barnabas
b. Peter & John
c. Trump and Carney
d. Silas & Timothy
d. Silas & Timothy
What kind of fish is the most expensive one you can buy?
Goldfish
"Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your [blank]."
hands (1 Thessalonians 4:11)
In chapter 5, Paul gives a famous triad of short commands: "Rejoice always, ________, give thanks in all circumstances." What goes in the blank?
a. Do not boast
b.Love one another deeply
c. Walk in the light
d.Pray without ceasing
d. Pray without ceasing
Before coming to Thessalonica and speaking the gospel in the face of strong opposition, where does Paul remind the Thessalonians he had recently suffered and been shamefully treated?
a. Athens
b. Corinth
c. Philippi
d. Damascus
c. Philippi
What did the green tree say when summer finally arrived?
What a re-leaf?
"Rejoice always, pray continually, give [blank] in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."
thanks (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
According to 1 Thessalonians 1:9, what did the believers in Thessalonica turn away from in order to serve God?
a. Roman political authorities
b. idols
c. Jewish temple traditions
d. Philosophical skipticism
b. idols
When describing his ministry among the Thessalonians, Paul states that he was gentle among them, comparing his actions to what kind of caregiver?
a. Nursing mother nurturing her children
b.Strick School masters
c. A wise counsellor
d. A shepperd
a. Nursing mother nurturing her children
What does the sun drink out of when it gets thirsty?
Sun-glasses
For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: 'The one who is unwilling to work shall not [blank].'" (2 Thessalonians 3:10)
eat (2 Thessalonians 3:10)
According to 1 Thessalonians 4:16, what happens to those who have died in Christ when the Lord descends from heaven?
a.They remain asleep until the final judgement at the end time
b. They will rise first
c.Their spirit remain on earth while their bodies stay on the ground forever
d. They immediately judge the living
b. They will rise first.
According to 1 Thessalonians 4, regarding the order of events when the Lord descends, who will rise first?
a. Those who are alive and waited until the Lord's coming
b. The angels guarding the heavenly gates
c.The Old testament Prophets.
d. The dead in Christ
d. The dead in Christ
Where do sharks go when they need a vacation from the sea?
Fin-land
"And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be [blank] with everyone."
Patient (1 Thessalonians 5:14)
Where does Paul say living and resurrected believers will meet the Lord in 1 Thessalonians 4:17?
a. On the Mt of Olives
b. On the air
c.At the rebult temple in Jerusalem
d. In the New Jerusalem
b. On the air
He bought Joseph when he was first taken to Egypt.
(Genesis 39:1)
Who is Potiphar?
The more you take, that more you leave behind, what am I?
Footsteps?
We sent Timothy... to strengthen and [blank] you in your faith." (1 Thessalonians 3:2)
encourage (1 Thessalonians 3:2)
What specific action does Paul command believers not to do in 1 Thessalonians 5:19?
a. Grieve the Son of God
b. Do not quench the Spirit
c. Do not doubt the resurrection
d.Do not lean on your own understanding
b. Do not quench the Spirit
Paul writes that the Day of the Lord will come in what manner upon the unbelieving world?
a. With visible warning signs in the stars
b. After distinct 7 year period of peace
c. Like a thief in the night
d. During a massive natural disaster
c. Like a thief in the night
Why did the teacher wear sunglasses inside the classroom?
Because the students were so bright.
Good/right (2 Thessalonians 3:13)