Session 10 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12

Enduring

FOCUS ATTENTION

“Keep on going”

encourage them to consider ways this statement applies to life.

summarize for the group the content from the first paragraph on page 85.

• When have you felt like giving up?
• What kept you moving forward? (p. 85)

TRANSITION:

The church at Thessalonica was struggling.
They wanted to quit, but Paul provided encouragement to stay the course.

EXPLORE THE TEXT

BACKGROUND:

Call attention to Pack Item 1 (Map: Paul’s Second Missionary Journey),
pointing to Thessalonica.

Explain that the focus of the next four lessons will be Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonians.
Lead the group to locate the Outline for 2 Thessalonians on page 9
and point to Pack Item 2 (Outlines of 1, 2 Thessalonians)

call attention to the information to be covered from 2 Thessalonians.

INTRODUCE:

Distribute a copy of Pack Item 7 (Handout: 1, 2 Thessalonians Time Line)
to anyone who needs one.

Position this study with previous sessions.
Direct attention to Pack Item 3 (Themes of 1, 2 Thessalonians)
displayed on the wall,

focusing specifically on the theme “Persecution.”
Point out that the theme of persecution was also found in Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians.

TRANSITION:

The circumstances that Paul addressed in his second letter to the Thessalonians
need to be addressed today as well.