2 Thess
Name 2 out of the 4 themes of 2 Thessalonians?
The second coming of Christ
The coming tribulations
The importance of perseverance through persecution
The need to live righteously while waiting for Christ’s return
From what we learned in the Abraham class, what are 2 things we should take note of when reading the Bible?
-What does God promise?
-How can we obtain God’s promise?
What do wells represent in the Bible? Use a verse to explain
John 4:6 oasis/ a place of rest
What are the two words used in Psalms 119:105 to describe the word of God?
lamp, light
What are the 10 Basic Beliefs in order?
1. One True God
2. Holy Bible
3. One True Church
4. Water Baptism
5. Holy Spirit
6. Footwashing
7. Holy Communion
8. Sabbath
9. Salvation
10. Second Coming
What is the breakdown/outline of 2 Thessalonians?
Patience and faith in persecutions (1:1-12)
Assurance about the Lord’s Coming (2:1-17)
Closing appeals (3:1-18)
In Genesis 17, what did Abraham do to be considered blameless? What did this action show/signify?
-Fell on his face – showed that he submitted himself completely before God.
-For us to be blameless, we must also repent and submit ourselves to God.
What does “Jacob” mean? What name did God give Jacob, and what does it mean? (No partial credit)
“grab”, Israel, “prince of God”
“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have _______ with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have _______ by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in _______ of the glory of God.” (Romans 5:1-2)
peace, access, hope
True or False. TJC is the same church as the apostolic church.
True.
What was one of Paul's prayer requests?
Our God may count you worthy of this calling
Fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness
Fulfill the work of faith with power
What are 2 specific things you can learn from Abraham in Genesis 22?
Rose early in the morning and got ready à whatever God said to him, his attitude was to do it right away
Was willing to give up his most loved
Held onto God’s promise
What are the names of the four wells of Isaac? What does each name mean?
Esek - “contention” or “strife” (26:20)
Sitnah - “accusation, enmity, or hatred” (26:21)
Rehoboth – “wide places or streets” (26:22)
Beersheba – “well of the sevenfold oath”(26:23)
How many times does the letter Y appear in Psalms 119:98 (in NKJV version)? (Ex: You sat on my seat. → Here, Y appears two times.)
4 times: (You, Your, my, they)
What is the main message of the book of Jude?
To contend against false believers
What are the key takeaways of 2 Thessalonians? What is the key verse?
stand fast in the midst of persecutions and tribulations
Wait patiently for the ay of Christ
Redeeming the time wisely while you still can
Key verse: 2 Thess 2:15
Recite Genesis 12:1-3.
(NKJV) Now the Lord had said to Abram:“Get out of your country, From your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you.I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” (Gen 12:1-3)
(NIV) The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. “I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you;I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” (Gen 12:1-3)
How are we Isaac today? Use a verse.
Sample Answers:
Heb 11:17-19 Abraham was the father and Isaac was his only begotten son, just as Jesus was the only begotten Son (John 3:16).
Gal 4:28 we are, just as Isaac was the child of promise.
Gal 3:29 we are Abraham’s seed and heirs to the promise.
Recite Hebrews 11:6
"But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him." (Heb 11:6) (NKJV)
"And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." (NIV)
False believers run in the way of Cain, Balaam, and Korah. What characteristics do these three characters represent?
(Cain - jealousy, Balaam - greed, Korah - pride)
How do we know that the Second Coming has not happened yet?
The second coming will not come until the man of sin (lawlessness) is revealed and the son of perdition (sin and destruction) is at hand (2 Thess 2:3). Satan is being restrained (2 Thess 2:6) and locked up (Rev 20:1-3)
What were the 4 blessings God promised Abraham in Genesis 22? What does God promise to give you in return for giving up the thing you love the most?
-2 kinds of descendants – stars of heaven, sand on the seashore
-Third blessing: Your descendants shall possess the gate of their enemies
-Fourth blessing: In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed
In return for giving up the thing you love the most, God promises to give you the same blessings that God promised to Abraham (Phil 3:8 we will gain Christ)
Describe Jacob’s evolution of faith. Include one event before he left home, his vision at Bethel, one event while he was with Laban, one event which occurred after he left Laban (but before he met Esau). What was his attitude toward God in each situation?
Grabbed brother’s ankle, stole Esau’s birthright, stole father’s benediction (did not know God/did not trust God)
Angels descending and ascending, “gate of heaven”, made a vow (did not trust God/tried to view relationship as give-and-take)
Worked for Laban 20 years/ Laban tricked Jacob into marrying Leah after 7 years, let him marry Rachel after 14 years, changed wages 10 times (blessed by God while working, knew God protected Him from Laban)
Separated family into groups and sent them toward Esau with offerings, wrestled with God at Penuel/crippled by God/blessed by God (If #1, did not fully trust God b/c afraid of Esau, if #2, knew he had to rely completely to God)
Recite Isaiah 55:8
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways my ways," says the Lord (Is 55:8) (NKJV)
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord. (Is 55:8) (NIV)
How are we not Trinity?
God is Spirit so cannot be contained into Father, Son, Holy Spirit
God is Spirit, transcendental
Can’t pull down God to that level
Father, Son, Holy Spirit are roles