First Thessalonians – HeartQuest 101

Introduction (1 Thessalonians 1:1-2)
1. Paul’s Companions (1 Thessalonians 1:1a)
2. Paul’s Converts (1 Thessalonians 1:1b-2)
The Lord’s Coming: a Saving Truth (1 Thessalonians 1:3-10)
1. The Gospel in Practice (1 Thessalonians 1:3) Faith, Love, Hope, Work
2. The Gospel in Perspective (1 Thessalonians 1:4) You are Chosen and Called
3. The Gospel in Power (1 Thessalonians 1:5) Not in Word Only
4. The Gospel in Person (1 Thessalonians 1:6-7) Living Life in Community
5. The Gospel in Proclamation (1 Thessalonians 1:8-9) Making Christ Known
6. The Gospel in Prospect (1 Thessalonians 1:10) Time is Short, His Return is Expected
Paul’s Behavior Among the Thessalonians (1 Thessalonians 2:1-12)
1. His Uprightness (1 Thessalonians 2:1-4)
  1. Paul’s Commitment (1 Thessalonians 2:1-2) In the midst of Opposition
  2. Paul’s Claim (1 Thessalonians 2:3-4) We are Entrusted with the Gospel of Christ
2. His Conduct (1 Thessalonians 2:5-9)
  1. What He Shunned (1 Thessalonians 2:5-6) Coming without Flattery or Greed
  2. What He Showed (1 Thessalonians 2:7-8) Coming with Gentleness, Nurturing, and Affection
  3. What He Shared (1 Thessalonians 2:9) Labor and Hardship, not to be a Burden
3. His Blameless Behavior (1 Thessalonians 2:10-12)
  1. Paul’s Conscience (1 Thessalonians 2:10) We Were Devout, Upright, and Blameless
  2. Paul’s Challenge (1 Thessalonians 2:11-12) Encouraging Them Like a Father
Paul’s Concern for the Thessalonians (1 Thessalonians 2:13-3:13)
1. For Their Sufferings (1 Thessalonians 2:13-20)
  1. Embracing the Word of God (1 Thessalonians 2:13)
  2. Enduring Suffering (1 Thessalonians 2:1415)
  3. Excluded from Speaking (1 Thessalonians 2:16)
  4. Excited to Visit You (1 Thessalonians 1:17-20) Yet Satan Thwarted Us
2. For Their Testings: Timothy’s Visit (1 Thessalonians 3:1-8) Stand Firm in the Lord
3. For Their Continued Growth (1 Thessalonians 3:9-13) Abound in Love, Establish Your Hearts, Unblameable in Holiness
Paul Addresses Lifestyle Issues (1 Thessalonians 4:1-12)
1. Sexual Relations (1 Thessalonians 4:1-8)
  1. How to Walk and Please God (1 Thessalonians 4:1)
  2. You Know the Commandments (1 Thessalonians 4:2)
  3. The Will of God is Your Sanctification (1 Thessalonians 4:3-5, 7)
  4. Do Not Defraud Your Brother (1 Thessalonians 4:6)
  5. Reject This and You are Rejecting God, Not Man (1 Thessalonians 4:8)
2. Brotherly Love (1 Thessalonians 4:9-10) You are Taught by God to Love One Another
3. Orderly Living (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12) Lead a Quiet Life, Mind Your Own Business, Behave Properly
The Second Coming (1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11)
1. Teaching on the Dead (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)
  1. Don’t Be Uninformed (1 Thessalonians 4:13)
  2. Don’t Be Ignorant About Believers Who Have Died (1 Thessalonians 4:14-16)
  3. Don’t Be Ignorant About Believers Who Have Not Died (1 Thessalonians 4:17-18)
2. Teaching on the Day of the Lord (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11)
  1. Like a Thief in the Night (1 Thessalonians 5:1-2)
  2. Like Birth Pangs (1 Thessalonians 5:3)
  3. Stay Alert (1 Thessalonians 5:4-7)
  4. Stay Sober (1 Thessalonians 5:8-11) Have Faith, Love, and Hope
Community Life (1 Thessalonians 5:12-22)
1. Values (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13) Appreciate Those Who Labor Among You
2. Virtue (1 Thessalonians 5:14-15)
  1. Admonish the Unruly (1 Thessalonians 5:14)
  2. Encourage the Fainthearted (1 Thessalonians 5:14)
  3. Help the Weak (1 Thessalonians 5:14)
  4. Do Not Repay Evil for Evil (1 Thessalonians 5:15)
3. Victory (1 Thessalonians 5:16-22)
  1. Rejoice Always (1 Thessalonians 5:16)
  2. Pray Without Ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
  3. Give Thanks (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
  4. Do Not Quench the Spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:19)
  5. Do Not Despise Prophetic Utterance (1 Thessalonians 5:20)
  6. Examine Everything Carefully (1 Thessalonians 5:21)
  7. Abstain From Evil (1 Thessalonians 5:22)
Closing Prayer (1 Thessalonians 5:23-28)

* The Ryrie Study Bible + Exploring 1 & 2 Thessalonians

1 Thessalonians 1

An Energetic Church (1 Thessalonians 1:1-3)
An Elect Church (1 Thessalonians 1:4)
An Exemplary Church (1 Thessalonians 1:5-7)
An Evangelistic Church (1 Thessalonians 1:8)
An Expectant Church (1 Thessalonians 1:9-10)

1 Thessalonians 2

Paul’s Past Trip (1 Thessalonians 2:1-16)
- How the Gospel was Relayed to Them (1 Thessalonians 2:1-12)
  - Paul’s Persecution (1 Thessalonians 2:1-2)
  - Paul’s Pattern (1 Thessalonians 2:3-6, 9-10)
  - Paul the Parent (1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, 11-12)
- How the Gospel was Received by Them (1 Thessalonians 2:13-16)
Paul’s Planned Trip (1 Thessalonians 2:17-20)
- Why He is Anxious to Visit (1 Thessalonians 2:17, 19-20)
- Why He is Unable to Visit (1 Thessalonians 2:18)

1 Thessalonians 3

Paul’s Review (1 Thessalonians 3:1-5)
Paul’s Report (1 Thessalonians 3:6-9)
Paul’s Request (1 Thessalonians 3:10-13)

1 Thessalonians 4

The Challenges in View of the Rapture (1 Thessalonians 4:1-12)
- What to Do (1 Thessalonians 4:1-2)
- How to Do it (1 Thessalonians 4:3-12)
The Chronology of the Rapture (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)
- The Purpose (1 Thessalonians 4:13, 18)
- The Particulars (1 Thessalonians 4:14-17)
  - The Return of the Lord (1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16, abc)
  - The Resurrection of the Dead (1 Thessalonians 4:16d)
  - The Rapture of the Living (1 Thessalonians 4:15, 17)

1 Thessalonians 5

Rules (1 Thessalonians 5:1-22)
- Be Watchful (1 Thessalonians 5:1-10)
- Be Helpful (1 Thessalonians 5:11, 14)
- Be Respectful (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13)
- Be Merciful (1 Thessalonians 5:15)
- Be Joyful (1 Thessalonians 5:16)
- Be Prayerful (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
- Be Thankful (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
- Be Careful (1 Thessalonians 5:19-22)
Reassurances (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24)
- What God Will Do (1 Thessalonians 5:23)
- Why He Will Do It (1 Thessalonians 5:24)
Requests (1 Thessalonians 5:25-28)

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