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Tuesday, March 17, 2026

1 Thessalonians chapter 2

TITLE

Scripture Text

PICTURE

Reminder: Pray to God to set your heart right as you engage His word. The text you are about to study was not written to you but is written for you. So, before applying, we must ask the following questions:
  • What did it mean to the original reader or original audience?
READ THE SCRIPTURE (Multiple times & translations, and notice the words that stand out)
Biblegateway (NIV, CSB, NLT) (My choice of all-round site. It is a great app, better on computers or on a smartphone)
Biblia.com (New Century Version) (Great on a computer, especially if you have a Logos account)


Summarize the main story: Describe the events and context of the chapter in your own words.

  • Review and retell the story.




Potential Sermon Titles: ??

Intro Questions to get us thinking:







OBSERVATIONS (Reflect on the topic and build the concept the writer is trying to communicate to the original audience)
Pericopes and links to deeper study

Outline for Chapter
The Outline Bible

ebible (NLT) (Best for having Bible sections divided by "pericope" or sections by thought)
Bible Project (NLT) (Helpful videos and instructions for the bigger picture)
Thematic Bible (Books and Chapters Structure)
Bible Hub = Outline, Themes, Topics, People, Locations, and Questions





STUDY RESOURCES (This takes some work, and here are more resources than you can go through completely)
Rhys N. Thomas @ Thomas Theology Hub has written on 1 Thessalonians.
Going Deeper: Go to the "Pericope" for more specific study.


  • God is ... What do we learn about God in this passage?
  • We are ... What do we learn about people in this passage?



APPLICATION (God wants us all to arrive at action, life-changing faith)
ESV (English Standard Version) Good translation with some helpful resources.
Biblegateway (CSB, NLT, The Message, ERV, CEV) has some application resources.
Heartlight (Great for practical application of scripture)

  • I will ... What has the Holy Spirit revealed to us in this passage? How can I apply it to my life this week?
  • What transformative move needs to be made?
  • You can ... Who do you know who needs to hear this? Feel free to share with others by social media links at the bottom of this.


Take Away Challenges

  • What has the Holy Spirit revealed to you in this passage? How will you apply it to your life this week?

  • Whom do you know who needs to hear this?

  • What is God bringing to your attention in this discussion? What beliefs, thoughts, or actions need to be addressed or changed?


PRAYER:  In the Name of Jesus.


  • Other YouTube Videos
SearchTV


    • Articles

    • Devotions
    Daily Hope Devotionals
    • Links 


      Please let me know if you find any broken links or corrections that need to be made. Thank you for helping to make this useful.


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      Monday, March 16, 2026

      1 Thessalonians Chapter 1

      TITLE

      Scripture Text

      PICTURE

      Reminder: Pray to God to set your heart right as you engage His word. The text you are about to study was not written to you but is written for you. So, before applying, we must ask the following questions:
      • What did it mean to the original reader or original audience?
      READ THE SCRIPTURE (Multiple times & translations, and notice the words that stand out)
      Biblegateway (NIV, CSB, NLT) (My choice of all-round site. It is a great app, better on computers or on a smartphone)
      Biblia.com (New Century Version) (Great on a computer, especially if you have a Logos account)


      Summarize the main story: Describe the events and context of the chapter in your own words.

      • Review and retell the story.




      Potential Sermon Titles: ??

      Intro Questions to get us thinking:







      OBSERVATIONS (Reflect on the topic and build the concept the writer is trying to communicate to the original audience)
      Pericopes and links to deeper study


      OUTLINE:

      Paul opens his first letter to the Thessalonians by listing five characteristics of the church in Thessalonica.

      I. It Is an Energetic Church (1:1–3): Paul gives thanks to God.

      A. For their strong faith (1:1–3a)
      B. For their labor of love (1:3b)

      II. It Is an Elect Church (1:4): They have been chosen by God himself.

      III. It Is an Exemplary Church (1:5–7)

      A. Paul’s example to the church (1:5–6)
      1. His preaching is anointed by the Holy Spirit (1:5).
      2. His personal lifestyle is anointed by the Holy Spirit (1:6).
      B. Their example to the world (1:7): They are a model to all the believers in Greece.

      IV. It Is an Evangelistic Church (1:8): Their faith in God has become known everywhere.

      V. It Is an Expectant Church (1:9–10): They are looking forward to the return of Jesus from heaven.



      ebible (NLT) (Best for having Bible sections divided by "pericope" or sections by thought)
      Bible Project (NLT) (Helpful videos and instructions for the bigger picture)
      Thematic Bible (Books and Chapters Structure)
      Bible Hub = Outline, Themes, Topics, People, Locations, and Questions





      STUDY RESOURCES (This takes some work, and here are more resources than you can go through completely)
      Rhys N. Thomas @ Thomas Theology Hub has written on 1 Thessalonians.
      Going Deeper: Go to the "Pericope" for more specific study.


      • God is ... What do we learn about God in this passage?
      • We are ... What do we learn about people in this passage?



      APPLICATION (God wants us all to arrive at action, life-changing faith)
      ESV (English Standard Version) Good translation with some helpful resources.
      Biblegateway (CSB, NLT, The Message, ERV, CEV) has some application resources.
      Heartlight (Great for practical application of scripture)

      • I will ... What has the Holy Spirit revealed to us in this passage? How can I apply it to my life this week?
      • What transformative move needs to be made?
      • You can ... Who do you know who needs to hear this? Feel free to share with others by social media links at the bottom of this.


      Take Away Challenges

      • What has the Holy Spirit revealed to you in this passage? How will you apply it to your life this week?

      • Whom do you know who needs to hear this?

      • What is God bringing to your attention in this discussion? What beliefs, thoughts, or actions need to be addressed or changed?


      PRAYER:  In the Name of Jesus.


      • Other YouTube Videos
      SearchTV


        • Articles

        • Devotions
        Daily Hope Devotionals
        • Links 


          Please let me know if you find any broken links or corrections that need to be made. Thank you for helping to make this useful.


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