The Life and Teaching Paul

First Letter to the Thessalonians (Part 2):

Life Lessons from Thessalonica

1 Thessalonians 3:1 – 4:12

Christopher W. Martin © 2019

I. Stress Lessons from Thessalonica (3: 1-8)

A. Overview on Faith & Suffering

B. The Biblical Perspective on Suffering

1. Trial are to be expected (v.1-4) 

2. Trial are to be evaluated (v.5-6)

3. Trials are to be endured (v.7-8)

C. A Personal Response to Suffering

II. Priority Lessons from Thessalonica (3:9-13) 

Question: What does it mean to really “live”?

· The World’s Perspective:

· “Living” in the 21st Century:

A. Joy (v.9)

B. Prayer (v. 10) 

C. Love (v. 11-12) 

L - Listen

O – Overlook

V – Value 

E – Express 

D. Holiness (v.13) 

III. Sanctification Lessons from Thessalonica (4: 1- 8)

A. In your walk, Excel (v. 1-2)