Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-17
Lesson for September 20
PAUL WRITES TO THE THEsSA
LONlANS

LONlANS
LESSON TENT Thess. 2:l-17.
GOLDEN TEXT-"In everything give
thanks. II Thess. Sis.
PRIMARY ToPIC-Paurs Love for
His Friends.
JUNIOR TOPIC-How Paul worked
in Thessalonica-
INTERMEDIARY AND SENIOR TOP
IC-Paurs Devotion to His Work.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
IC-The Spirit and Method of Paurs
Work.
While the lesson committee has Sc
lected this brief passage In the second
chapter for printing. the intention was
to present the message Of the entire
epistle. 1t was on Paurs second mis-
sionary journey that the church at
Thessalonica was founded as seen in
the last lesson. After crossing into
Macedonia he preached the Gospel at
Philippi, where he was imprisoned.
/ From Philippi he went to Thessalon-
lea. The people there were largely
Gentiles.
!. The Sslutation (ch. 1 ~.
Timothy and Silas were associated
with Paul In this missionary journey,
and they are associates of Paul In
this message.
u. Paul's Thanksgiving Il :2-10).
/: For Their Faith, Love and Hope
". Pay.
This triad of graces testified OF
their election of God.
2. How They Received the Gospel
". 81
1t was in the power of the holy
Spirit.
8. joyful Obedience ". 81.
4. Exemplary Lives ". y.
8. Missionary activities ". 81
9. Turned From Idols (vv. 0-10).
~. Character of Paul's Ministry
(2:1:12).
1t would seem from this defense that
some of the Jews had called into ques-
ton his ministry. He defends him
self by showing the character of his
ministry:
l. 1t Was Courageous wv. 1-2).
His persistence In spite Of shameful
persecution proved his devotion to the
Lord and His work.
I 2. Honest and Guileless (vv. 3-4).
As one sent OF God, he faithfully
ministered unto them, not counting
mans favor.
8. Without Flattering Words ". 81.
! A. Without a Cloak OF Covetousness
". 81
8. Did Not Seek Glory From Man
". 81.
g. Gentle and Affectionafe wv. 7-8).
I SO vitality did he enter into the lives
of the people that he displayed a
with her children.
7. UnseIfish ". 81
In order that his motive be not ques-
toned, he lsbored night and day for
his support.
g. Irreproachable and Blameless
". 10)
1 He did not claim to be faultless, but.
he challenged them as to his blame
! lessness.
8. His Lofty Aim wv. Hip.
] That they would walk worthy Of
God in keeping with their high call
ing.
~. How the Gospel Was Received
( t2:13-16).
As the very Word of God.
v. Pau's Desire for the Thessa-
ionians (2:17 :3-13).
! /. He Endeavored 10 See Them Face
to Face. but Was Hindered by Satan
/ (217-1S).
! g He Declared Them TO Be His
Crown of Rejoicing (2:19-20).
4 His hope Of meeting his converts at
+ Christ's second coming was his crown
Of rejoicing.
i 3. Timothy Sent to Them (3:1-1O).
| It was his report that furnished the
! information concerning this church.
/ 4. He Prayed for Them (3;11-13).
vi. Sins Rebuked (4:1-12)
l. Unchastity wv. I'D
! 2. Dishonesty wv 6-S).
! g. Lack of Brotherly Love wv. 9-10).
4. For Being Busybodies ". ~.
| 5. Idleness ". ~.
VII DoctrinaI Errors Corrected
! (4:13; BID.
| l. Not TO Sorrow Unduly ". 1877.
/ II was because of their misunder-
standing OF the meaning of the com
ing Of the Lord that they were indulg-
ing Ia excessive sorrow.
q The Reason Assigned wv. 1919.
"a The departed saints will come
! back when Jesus comes ". 14).
(2) Living Believers win Be Caught
/ Up With Them ". I'D.
/ g. The Time Of the Lords Coming
! Unknown (5:1-1D.
The exhortation Is "be ready
! watch.
viii. Concluding Exhortations g.:
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