Month: October 2021

Sunday 31st, October, 2021
Read: Exodus 19:1-6 Leviticus 20:22-26 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Introduction- ‘Noblesse oblige’ and ‘Bringing the game into disrepute’
4:1-2. Introduction to ethical instructions
4:3-8. God’s will: sexual purity & holiness
4:9-12. God’s will in love, work and witness
Conclusion- the ethics of Christian nobility

Sunday 24th, October, 2021
Read: Psalm 9:1-20 Isaiah 49:1-6 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13

Introduction: Please accept my apology
17-20. Paul: torn away, hindered, but still with the Thessalonians
3:1-5. Paul’s plan to encourage the Thessalonians in their affliction
3:6-10. Paul’s comfort & thanksgiving at Timothy’s report
3:11-13. Paul prays again: for reunion, love and holiness at Jesus’ return
Conclusion: We live if you are standing fast in the Lord

Sunday 17th, October, 2021
Read: Jeremiah 23:23-29; 2 Chronicles 36:11-16; 1 Kings 19:1-18;
Matthew 5:11-12; Matthew 23:29-37; Genesis 15:12-16; 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

13. More thankfulness for a true appreciation of God’s word
14-16a. Two family likenesses
16b. The fate of word-rejecters
Conclusion: “Blessed are the persecuted” (Mt 5:11-12)

Sunday 10th, October, 2021
Read: Acts 16:12-17:1; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

1 Thessalonians 1:9-10 The Gospel
2:1-2 The context of Gospel ministry
2:3-6 Ulterior motives absent
2:7-12 Genuine motives demonstrated

Sunday 3rd, October, 2021
Read: Isaiah 44:9-20; Acts 17:1-11 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Introduction: The gospel comes to Thessalonica
1. The greeting.
2-5a. Why Paul, Silvanus & Timothy are always thankful.
5b-8. Imitators become examples.
9-11. Evidence of the gospel’s power at work.