2 THESSALONIANS: KEEP WORKING WHILE YOU WAIT - A Survey of the Bible
2 Thessalonians: Keep Working While You Wait
A Survey of the Bible
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2 Thessalonians Chart - Wilson
Introduction to 2 Thessalonians - Stott
Argument of 2 Thessalonians - Dan Wallace
The Rhetoric of Thessalonians - Michael Holmes
Context: Who, Where, When, and Why?
• Who composed 2 Thessalonians?
• Who was the original audience of 2 Thessalonians?
• When and where was 2 Thessalonians written?
• Why was Paul writing?
Content: How and What?
• How is 2 Thessalonians organized?
Introduction: Salutation and Greeting (1:1-2)
Comfort: Perseverance in Persecution (1:3-1:12)
- Summary: Gratitude for Growth and Endurance (1:3-4)
- Details: The Thessalonians are worthy and God is just (1:5-10).
- Prayer: God's power to produce growth and glory (1:11-12)
Correction: Encouragement about Eschatology (2:1-17)
- Don't Worry: The Day of the Lord has not already come (2:1-12).
- Stand Firm: The Work of the Lord is not finished (2:13-17).
Concerns: Prayer and Principles (3:1-15)
- Pray for Paul's ministry and deliverance (3:1-2).
- Paul prays for their strength, protection, and guidance (3:3-5).
- Warning about the unruly and idle busybodies (3:6-15).
Conclusion: Benediction, Blessing, and Final Words (3:16-18)
• What is the message of 2 Thessalonians?
Conviction: So What?
• Where does 2 Thessalonians fit?
- Written just a short time after 1 Thessalonians in order to clear up some misunderstandings in light of ongoing and increased persecution and confusion about the return of Jesus.
- Paul addresses a “forged letter” attributed to him that had been circulated claiming that the day of the Lord had already come.
- Some were confused and some had stopped working in light of the “soon” return of Christ.
• What should we believe?
- Eschatology matters.
- The return of Christ is imminent (and perhaps soon).
- Things will get worse before they get better.
- Things will get better when Christ returns because Christ returns.
• How should we behave?
- Working hard.
- Waiting expectantly.
- Engaging in kingdom work.
Next Steps
• Wait with confident expectancy.
• Serve with purposeful focus.
• Work with intentional consistency.
This Week's Growth Guide
God’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
•. Monday - Acts 17:1-9
•. Tuesday - 1 Thessalonians 1-5
•. Wednesday - 2 Thessalonians 1
•. Thursday - 2 Thessalonians 2
•. Friday - 2 Thessalonians 3
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