I Thessalonians Lesson 5

I Thessalonians Lesson 5

I Thessalonians 5

The theme of Chapter 1 recounts how they received the gospel,

and the regional influence of the Thessalonian Church

Chapter 2 stresses the importance of correct behavior in the Christian walk

Chapter 3 is centered around the important role of suffering & afflictions in the normal Christian life

I Thessalonians 5

This Church at Thessalonica was born out of affliction Acts 17: 1- 16

So, it was a great temptation to sour, be vindictive & focus on self

Chapter 4 & 5 stress the importance of attitude and actions in the joyful Christian walk

I Thessalonians 5

This Church at Thessalonica was born out of affliction Acts 17: 1- 16

So, it was a great temptation to sour, be vindictive & focus on self

Chapter 4 & 5 stress the importance of attitude and actions in the joyful Christian walk

Where does your faith lack?

I Thessalonians 41. Follow the commandments given by our LORD Jesus v. 2

2. Abstain from fornication v. 3

3. Understand how to possess your body in sanctification & honor v. 4

4. Study to be quiet and to do your own business v. 11

5. Work with your own hands, so that you can walk honestly toward the lost and that you have all that you need & will not have to depend on anyone v. 12

6. Not to be ignorant about those who have died with faith in our LORD Jesus v. 13- 18

I Thessalonians 41. Follow the commandments given by our LORD Jesus v. 2

2. Abstain from fornication v. 3

3. Understand how to possess your body in sanctification & honor v. 4

4. Study to be quiet and to do your own business v. 11

5. Work with your own hands, so that you can walk honestly toward the lost and that you have all that you need & will not have to depend on anyone v. 12

6. Not to be ignorant about those who have died with faith in our LORD Jesus v. 13- 18

Directions & instructions are continued in Chapter 5

I Thessalonians 51. Follow the commandments given by our LORD Jesus Ch 4 v. 2

2. Abstain from fornication Ch 4 v. 3

3. Understand how to possess your body in sanctification & honor v. 4

4. Study to be quiet and to do your own business Ch 4 v. 11

5. Work with your own hands, so that you can walk honestly toward the lost and that you have all that you need & will not have to depend on anyone Ch 4 v. 12

6. Not to be ignorant about those who have died with faith in our LORD Jesus Ch 4 v. 13- 18

7. Let us not sleep, but watch & be sober Ch 5 v. 6

I Thessalonians 51. Follow the commandments given by our LORD Jesus Ch 4 v. 2

2. Abstain from fornication Ch 4 v. 3

3. Understand how to possess your body in sanctification & honor v. 4

4. Study to be quiet and to do your own business Ch 4 v. 11

5. Work with your own hands, so that you can walk honestly toward the lost and that you have all that you need & will not have to depend on anyone Ch 4 v. 12

6. Not to be ignorant about those who have died with faith in our LORD Jesus Ch 4 v. 13- 18

7. Let us not sleep, but watch & be sober Ch 5 v. 6

8. Comfort and edify yourselves together Ch 5 v. 11

I Thessalonians 51. Follow the commandments given by our LORD Jesus Ch 4 v. 2

2. Abstain from fornication Ch 4 v. 3

3. Understand how to possess your body in sanctification & honor v. 4

4. Study to be quiet and to do your own business Ch 4 v. 11

5. Work with your own hands, so that you can walk honestly toward the lost and that you have all that you need & will not have to depend on anyone Ch 4 v. 12

6. Not to be ignorant about those who have died with faith in our LORD Jesus Ch 4 v. 13- 18

7. Let us not sleep, but watch & be sober Ch 5 v. 6

8. Comfort and edify yourselves together Ch 5 v. 11

9. Know & esteem them among you which direct & motivate you Ch 5 v. 12- 13

I Thessalonians 51. Follow the commandments given by our LORD Jesus Ch 4 v. 2

2. Abstain from fornication Ch 4 v. 3

3. Understand how to possess your body in sanctification & honor v. 4

4. Study to be quiet and to do your own business Ch 4 v. 11

5. Work with your own hands, so that you can walk honestly toward the lost and that you have all that you need & will not have to depend on anyone Ch 4 v. 12

6. Not to be ignorant about those who have died with faith in our LORD Jesus Ch 4 v. 13- 18

7. Let us not sleep, but watch & be sober Ch 5 v. 6

8. Comfort and edify yourselves together Ch 5 v. 11

9. Know & esteem them among you which direct & motivate you v. 12

10. Be at peace among yourselves v. 13

I Thessalonians 511. Warn them that are unruly v. 14

I Thessalonians 511. Warn them that are unruly v. 14

12. Comfort the feebleminded v. 14

I Thessalonians 511. Warn them that are unruly v. 14

12. Comfort the feebleminded v. 14

13. Support the weak v. 14

I Thessalonians 511. Warn them that are unruly v. 14

12. Comfort the feebleminded v. 14

13. Support the weak v. 14

14. Be patient towards all men v. 14

I Thessalonians 511. Warn them that are unruly v. 14

12. Comfort the feebleminded v. 14

13. Support the weak v. 14

14. Be patient towards all men v. 14

15. Do NOT render evil for evil unto ANY man v. 15

I Thessalonians 511. Warn them that are unruly v. 14

12. Comfort the feebleminded v. 14

13. Support the weak v. 14

14. Be patient towards all men v. 14

15. Do NOT render evil for evil unto ANY man v. 15

16. Ever follow that which is good v. 15

I Thessalonians 511. Warn them that are unruly v. 14

12. Comfort the feebleminded v. 14

13. Support the weak v. 14

14. Be patient towards all men v. 14

15. Do NOT render evil for evil unto ANY man v. 15

16. Ever follow that which is good v. 15

17. Rejoice evermore v. 16

I Thessalonians 511. Warn them that are unruly v. 14

12. Comfort the feebleminded v. 14

13. Support the weak v. 14

14. Be patient towards all men v. 14

15. Do NOT render evil for evil unto ANY man v. 15

16. Ever follow that which is good v. 15

17. Rejoice evermore v. 16

18. Pray without ceasing v. 17

I Thessalonians 511. Warn them that are unruly v. 14

12. Comfort the feebleminded v. 14

13. Support the weak v. 14

14. Be patient towards all men v. 14

15. Do NOT render evil for evil unto ANY man v. 15

16. Ever follow that which is good v. 15

17. Rejoice evermore v. 16

18. Pray without ceasing v. 17

19. In everything give thanks v. 18

I Thessalonians 511. Warn them that are unruly v. 14

12. Comfort the feebleminded v. 14

13. Support the weak v. 14

14. Be patient towards all men v. 14

15. Do NOT render evil for evil unto ANY man v. 15

16. Ever follow that which is good v. 15

17. Rejoice evermore v. 16

18. Pray without ceasing v. 17

19. In everything give thanks v. 18

20. Quench NOT the Spirit v. 19

I Thessalonians 511. Warn them that are unruly v. 14

12. Comfort the feebleminded v. 14

13. Support the weak v. 14

14. Be patient towards all men v. 14

15. Do NOT render evil for evil unto ANY man v. 15

16. Ever follow that which is good v. 15

17. Rejoice evermore v. 16

18. Pray without ceasing v. 17

19. In everything give thanks v. 18

20. Quench NOT the Spirit v. 19

21. Despise NOT prophesyings v. 20

I Thessalonians 511. Warn them that are unruly v. 14

12. Comfort the feebleminded v. 14

13. Support the weak v. 14

14. Be patient towards all men v. 14

15. Do NOT render evil for evil unto ANY man v. 15

16. Ever follow that which is good v. 15

17. Rejoice evermore v. 16

18. Pray without ceasing v. 17

19. In everything give thanks v. 18

20. Quench NOT the Spirit v. 19

21. Despise NOT prophesyings v. 20

22. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good v. 21

I Thessalonians 511. Warn them that are unruly v. 14

12. Comfort the feebleminded v. 14

13. Support the weak v. 14

14. Be patient towards all men v. 14

15. Do NOT render evil for evil unto ANY man v. 15

16. Ever follow that which is good v. 15

17. Rejoice evermore v. 16

18. Pray without ceasing v. 17

19. In everything give thanks v. 18

20. Quench NOT the Spirit v. 19

21. Despise NOT prophesyings v. 20

22. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good v. 21

23. Abstain from all appearance of evil v. 22

I Thessalonians 5

Conditionally, if you can be successful in these, God will:

Sanctify you

I Thessalonians 5

Conditionally, if you can be successful in these, God will:

Sanctify youYour whole spirit, soul & body will be preserved blameless

I Thessalonians 5

Conditionally, if you can be successful in these, God will:

Sanctify youYour whole spirit, soul & body will be preserved blameless

Very similar to II Peter 1: 8

We are part of a plan much bigger plan than the small world of “ ME”

We are part of a plan much bigger plan than the small world of “ ME”

We are part of a plan much bigger plan than the small world of “ ME”