Session 1 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Commended

ask:

• When has someone pointed you in the right direction?

OVERVIEW:

Summarize the first paragraph on page 13.

ASK:

• Who has influenced you the most in your life?
• Who are you working to mentor today? (p. 13)

TRANSITION:

Paul influenced individuals and groups for the sake of the gospel.
Paul’s life changed direction when He encountered the risen Lord on the road to Damascus (Acts 9).

As a result of this encounter, God used Paul
to transform the lives of Silas and Timothy.
The three of them went on to proclaim the gospel together in Thessalonica,
and they were also transformed by the gospel message.

EXPLORE THE TEXT

INTRODUCE:

Summarize the Introduction to 1, 2 Thessalonians
point to Pack Item 2 (Outlines of 1, 2 Thessalonians)
Distribute copies of Pack Item 7 (Handout: 1, 2 Thessalonians Time Line).
encourage the group to keep it with their Bibles throughout the study.

Review Acts 16–18. Focus on Paul’s motivation for entering Greece and examine the different experiences he had in each city on his journey. What key actions and events stick out from Paul’s time in Thessalonica? How might those experiences impact his feelings toward the believers in Thessalonica?

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