Key Idea: 3 habitual action you make in your heart to obey God’s will I. Rejoice always (v. 16) II. Pray without ceasing (v. 17) III. Give thanks in all circumstances (v. 18)

Key Idea: The gospel allows us to love in the most difficult situations with the most difficult situations with the most difficult people.

Key Idea: The church should cultivate a culture of love and respect for its leaders.

Key Idea: The Day of the Lord challenges believers to live with hope in the present.

Key Idea: We have an eternal hope in the future that allows us to live steadfast and faithful lives in the present.

I. Realize the Christian’s View of Death is different than an unbeliever’s (v. 13) II. Realize the Christian’s Death is transformed by Christ’s Death (v. 14) III. Realize the hope in a Christian’s Death (v. 15)

Key Idea: Living distinct lives that please God requires focused and purposeful love for others. Four priorities as a way of loving others: I. Godly Discontentment: Increase in Love II. Quite Ambition: Lead a Quiet Life III. Worry About Yourself: Mind Your Own Business IV. Work Diligently: Work with Your Hands

Theme of 1 Thessalonians 4: We are called to distinct lives that pursue holiness and please God. Key Idea: The goal of purity is finding true and lasting satisfaction in Christ. I. A Distinct Purpose: To Please God (v. 1-3a) II. A Distinct Practice: To Pursue Holiness (v. 3b-5) III. A Distinct Power: Trust in the Holy Spirit (v. 6-8)

I. Paul’s view of satisfaction II. Paul’s view on sovereignty III. Paul’s view on sanctification