Session 6 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
name various punctuation symbols.
Make sure a period and a comma are listed.
Discuss how each form of punctuation has a purpose and meaning. phonetic-punctuation2.mp3
Summarize the first paragraph on page 53,
stressing the meaning of the period and the comma
and the significant difference between the two.
Today’s session provides hope for grieving believers
by focusing on the promised return of Christ.
Direct attention to Pack Item 2 (Outlines of 1, 2 Thessalonians), displayed on the wall.
Note that as Paul began to conclude his first letter to the church at Thessalonica,
he focused on the pending return of Christ.
Use information from Understand the Context (p. 53)
to explain what the false teachers were saying and its impact on believers.
Point out that Paul was likely combating false teachings about the return of Jesus.
Paul did not tolerate false teaching or allow it to go unchecked.
He was faithful to stand on the truth of God’s Word,
and in so doing, set an example for all who would come after him.