Thessalonians Bible facts
(Fill in the blank) I Thessalonians was written by __________ around A.D. 50-51.
The Apostle Paul (with the help of Silas and Timothy).
The Bible says the “Day of the Lord” will come like a ______ in the night.
A thief (1 Thess. 5:2)
Are we children of the day or children of the night?
Day (1 Thess. 5:5)
(Fill in the blank) Paul says to put on the breastplate of ______ and love.
Faith (1 Thess.5:8)
1 Thess 5:11, Paul says to ______ and ______one another.
comfort and edify (build each other up)
(Fill in the Blank) 1 Thessalonians is the __________ book in the ________ Testament. It is immediately after Colossians and immediately before _____________.
1 Thessalonians is the 13th book in the New Testament. It is immediately after Colossians and immediately before II Thessalonians.
True or False: We can know the exact day and hour when Jesus will return.
False — (1 Thess. 5:1–2)
What should we NOT do, like others? Sleep or Watch?
Sleep (1 Thess 5:6)
What piece of armor protects the mind?
The helmet of hope of salvation (1 Thess. 5:8)
True or False: We should only encourage perfect people.
False
(1 Thess. 5:11).
Why did Paul write this letter? (Name one reason.)
(1) To encourage the church
(2) To teach them about Jesus’ return
(3) To help them stay strong in faith.
When people say “Peace and Safety,” what suddenly comes?
Sudden destruction — (1 Thess. 5:3)
(Fill in the blank) Instead of sleeping, Paul tells us to ______ and be sober.
Watch (1 Thess. 5:6)
According to 1 Thess. 5:8, if armor protects soldiers, what protects Christians?
Faith, love, and hope (1 Thess. 5:8)
According to 1 Thess. 5:11, why is encouraging others important for Christians?
Because it helps us stay strong in faith
(1 Thess. 5:11)
What problem was the church facing that made Paul encourage them?
Persecution (being treated badly for believing in Jesus).
Paul says Christians are not in ______, but in light.
Darkness — (1 Thess. 5:4–5)
People who get drunk usually do it during the ______.
Night (1 Thess 5:7)
Who did Jesus die for?
Us / Everyone — (1 Thess. 5:10)
According to 1 Thess 5:9-10, why did Jesus die for us?
So we could be saved and live with Him forever
What main lesson does Paul want the Thessalonians (and us) to learn?
(1) To live as children of the light
(2) stay ready for Jesus, and
(3) encourage each other
(1 Thess. 5:4–11).
Why does Paul say the “Day of the Lord” should not surprise Christians?
Because we are children of light — (1 Thess. 5:4–5)
What does it mean to be “children of the light”?
(1) To live for Jesus
(2) make good choices,
(3) and not hide in sin
(1 Thess. 5:5).
In 1 Thess.5:8, Why does Paul compare faith, love, and hope to armor?
Because they protect our hearts and minds
What does this passage teach about God’s plan for believers?
God wants to save us, not punish us
(1 Thess. 5:9–10)