1 and 2 Thessalonians: Trusting until Christ Returns

82 Pages·2008·0.85 MB·English

by  Woodrow Kroll

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1 & 2 Thessalonians
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1 & 2 THESSALONIANS
TRUSTING UNTIL
CHRIST RETURNS
WOODROW KROLL
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1 & 2 Thessalonians: Trusting until Christ Returns
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Table of Contents
How to Use This Study................................................7
Lesson One: Trusting Jesus...........................................9
Lesson Two: Trusting Jesus When Trials Come .......................15
Lesson Three: Trusting Jesus with Loving Relationships.............22
Lesson Four: Trusting Jesus in Immoral Times........................29
Lesson Five: Trusting Jesus about the Future........................35
Lesson Six: Trusting Jesus into the Unknown........................42
Lesson Seven: Trusting Jesus in the Face of God’s Judgment........48
Lesson Eight: Trusting Jesus in the Long Days of Waiting............55
Lesson Nine: Busy, not Busybodies.................................62
Lesson Ten: Summary Lesson—Constant Companion...............69

How to Use This Study
The entire text of the Books of 1 & 2 Thessalonians (ESV) is included
in the study. While we recommend reading the Scripture passage
before you read the devotional, some have found it helpful to use
the devotional as preparation for reading the Scripture. If you are
unfamiliar with the English Standard Version (on which this series
of studies is based), you might consider reading the included Bible
selection, then the devotional, then the passage again from a
different Bible translation with which you are more familiar. This will
give you an excellent biblical preparation for considering the rest of
the lesson.
After each devotional, there are three sections designed to help
you better understand and apply the lesson’s Scripture passage.
Consider It—Several questions will help you unpack and reflect on the
Scripture passage of the day. These could be used for a small group
discussion.
Express It—Suggestions for turning the insights from the lesson
into prayer.
Go Deeper—Throughout this study, you will benefit from seeing how
1 & 2 Thessalonians fit with the rest of the Bible. This additional
section will include other passages and insights from Scripture.
The Go Deeper section will also allow you to consider some of the
implications of the day’s passage for the central theme of the study
(Trusting until Christ Returns) as well as other key Scripture themes.

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1 & 2 Thessalonians: Trusting until Christ Returns
Lesson
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Trusting Jesus
The apostle Paul wrote two letters to the Macedonian
city of Thessalonica. The story behind these letters
involves a riot that resulted in Paul being run out of
town. Why would he write letters to people who had
rejected him? What happened after he left?