Session 10 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12
notice how Paul’s prayer in these verses reveals his heart of compassion
and love for the church at Thessalonica.
11 In view of this, we always pray for you !`that our God will make you worthy of his calling, !`and by his power fulfill your every desire to do good and your work produced by faith,
12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified by you, !`and you by him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Pre-enlist a volunteer to prepare and share a presentation
based on verses 11-12,
include the prayer focus in verse 11 and prayer emphases in verse 12.
Suggest the use of the information in the Day 4 and Day 5 Daily Explorations (pp. 90-91),
as well as commentaries.
Call attention to the three bulleted statements under Apply the Text (p. 88).
Lead the group to identify specific verses in today’s passage that support each statement,
recording the passage reference next to each statement in their book.
Challenge them to add other summary statements along with a reference that supports each.
Lead the group to consider ways your group encourages a growing faith and love.
Wrap up today’s session with the first question set under Apply the Text (p. 88):
Discuss as a group the role your Bible study group plays in encouraging a growing faith and love for one another
both within and outside of the church. What role do you play in helping your group fulfill this role?
Conclude the group time with prayer,
thanking Christ for the example set by faithful believers.
Pray that the group will remain focused on Him and faithful during hard times as well as good times.
Reinforce the session by identifying people in your group who need encouragement to keep going. Commit to pray for these individuals and identify ways your group can provide encouragement to them.