Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Paul comforts the Thessalonians by:

  1. reminding them of the hope of resurrection (1 Thess. 4:13-18)

  2. warns them to be prepared at all times, for Jesus Christ could return any moment (1 Thess. 5:1-11)

  3. gives reminders on how to prepare

  1. Warn the lazy – (1 Thess. 5:14)

  2. Encourage the timid – (1 Thess. 5:14)

  3. Help the weak – (1 Thess. 5:14)

  4. Be patient with everyone – (1 Thess. 5:14)

  5. Be kind to everyone – (1 Thess. 5:14)

  6. Be joyful always – (1 Thess. 5: 16)

  7. Pray continually – (1 Thess. 5:17)

  8. Give thanks – (1 Thess. 5:18)

  9. Test everything that is taught – (1 Thess. 5:20-21)

  10.  Avoid evil – (1 Thess. 5:22)