Key Terms
This word, in Greek, means welcomed; took; received
What is Accepted?
Benefit of Christian Fellowship Based on 1 Thessalonians 2:17
17But, brothers and sisters, when we were orphaned by being separated from you for a short time (in person, not in thought), out of our intense longing we made every effort to see you.
What is Unity in Love?
Today's Title
What is HOPE IN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
This word, in Greek means passionate; longing; eagerness for
What is Desire?
Paul sent this person to Thessalonica to strengthen and encourage the Christian people in their Faith
Who is Timothy?
The Author of the Text
Who is Paul?
This word, in Greek means acted on; experienced ill-treatment
What is Suffered?
Benefit of Christian Fellowship? (1 Thessalonians 2:13)
And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe.
What is:
1. Understanding God's Word
The Scripture Text For Today's Lesson
What is 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20, 3:1-5?
This word, in Greek means to entrust; have faith in, trust in
What is Believe?
Benefit of Christian Fellowship? (1 Thessalonians 2:13-14)
•And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe.
•14 For you, brothers and sisters, became imitators of God’s churches in Judea, which are in Christ Jesus: You suffered from your own people the same things those churches suffered from the Jews
What is Encourage Others?
The Audience of Today's Text
Who is the Thessalonica Church?
This word, in Greek means "followers"; follower of Christ
What is Imitators?
Benefits of Christian Fellowship based on 1 Thessalonians 2:19
•For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes? Is it not you? 20 Indeed, you are our glory and joy.
What is Draw Others to Christ?
The Purpose of the Text
What is to encourage the Church in the midst of persecution?