Thessalonians
Identify one of Paul’s challenges to the Thessalonians in his letter
To walk worthy of the gospel
What Thessalonica was like
It was a military and commercial center, a large city, had many cultures, had a thriving seaport
What is the second coming of Christ?
When Jesus returns from Heaven back to the Earth
Identify who Philemon was.
He was a Christian brother in the church in Colossae, who was a former slave owner.
How many days did God take to create the world?
Identify another of Paul’s challenges to the Thessalonians in his letter
To be a respected example, or to influence believers for Christ
This was in Thessalonica and was composed of some Jews, many Greeks, and some influential women
The Thessalonian Church
How would you describe Jesus' first coming?
He came as a humble baby, to eventually die on a cross.
In his letter, what did Paul want Philemon to do?
He wanted him to forgive Onesimus and treat him as a brother in Christ.
Cain, Abel, Seth.
Fill in the blank
1 Thessalonians 4:7-8
For God did not call us to be __________ but to live a holy life....
For God did not call us to be _impure_ but to live a holy life....
Two other Christian brothers who ministered in Thessalonica just as Paul did
Silas and Timothy
How would you describe Jesus' second coming?
He will come as the conquering King to judge the nations.
What should a Christian’s motivation for obeying God be
Our love for God.
How many brothers did Joseph have?
11
What was Paul's advice to the disorderly or lazy?
If a man does not work, he shall not eat.
The Roman province where the city of Thessalonica is found.
Macedonia
Who will Jesus be coming back with at His second coming?
His angel servants and the saints who are with Him.
What was the relationship between Onesimus and Paul
Onesimus met Paul on Rome and became a Christian. Paul see him like son.
What is the 1st commandment?
You shall have no other gods before me.
Define "apostasy."
The turning away from one's faith in Christ.
What was Thessalonica called in ancient times?
Thessaloniki
What will Jesus be riding on when He comes again?
A white horse
What role does obedience to God have in a Christian’s actions, especially regarding forgiveness like in Philemon’s story
The Bible tells us to obey God by forgiving those who have wronged us because in doing so we are trusting God to work out the situation in both parties hearts - as that is what God is amazing at - He will work it out miraculously!
What is the shortest verse in the Bible?
John 11:35 Jesus wept.