"First Things and Last Things"
Acts 17. 1-15 & 1 Thessalonians 1. 1-10
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FIRST THINGS AND LAST THINGS
Acts 17. 1-15 & I Thess 1. 1-10
1. The Setting:
A. Paul’s _______ missionary journey- Silas, Timothy
B. Paul Taught and shared Gospel message for 3 Sabbaths
C. The angry mob
2. Thessalonians- Not like Corinthians & Other Letters
A. Not lots of internal problems and issues like in Corinth
B. Thessalonians’ Concern was the ___________ threat.
C. So there was a big question. _________ was happening?
3. So the Letter addresses First Things & Things
A. Last things
· Jesus’ return mentioned in every chapter
· believers were dying before Jesus came back
B. ___________Things
· ______________ - God Is at Work there
· The Goal: Make _________________
· Mentoring others in the true faith was part of the mission.
4. 1 Thessalonians: God Is at Work Even When It Seem Like It.
A. Despite their short ministry there- the Thessalonian church became an “exemplary church.”
B. Paul heard the encouraging reports from Timothy and others
5. 1 Thessalonians is a reminder For ______
A. Are there trials, persecutions, loved ones who are dying? Does this cause you to doubt?
B. Do you ever ________ if your labor and effort makes any difference?
6. GOD IS AT WORK!
A. Prayers are being answered.
B. People are _________ in their faith.
C. New leaders are stepping up despite hardships
D. The ___________ is still being preached and God is still being glorified
7. Never Underestimate what God Is Doing!
A. Keep inviting
B. Keep _______________
C. For Paul and Jesus’ Kingdom- 3 weeks of preaching and teaching and facing opposition…resulted in an _____________ church.
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