Session 9 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24

Living

FOCUS ATTENTION

Summarize the first paragraph on page 77.

• How does a city or state’s motto give identity to the residents of that city or state? (p. 77)

TRANSITION:

Mottos or slogans also carry some type of
expectations or characterizations of the residents of that state.

Paul called on the Thessalonians to identify with Christ
and to live up to the expectations of doing so.

EXPLORE THE TEXT

INTRODUCE:

Direct attention to Pack Item 2 (Outlines of 1, 2 Thessalonians)
briefly note the first six points.

Summarize Paul’s message to the church at Thessalonica
in this final section of the letter using the information from Understand the Context (p. 77).

TRANSITION:

Paul knew the church was going through a difficult time.
He clearly identified what the Lord would have them to be and do,
no matter the circumstances.