2 Thessalonians 1:1–4 | Resources
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1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy:
To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
3 We ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, since your faith is flourishing and the love each one of you has for one another is increasing. 4 Therefore, we ourselves boast about you among God’s churches—about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and afflictions that you are enduring.
Take-Home Truth
Faithful, fruitful endurance is a sure evidence God has saved you and, in the end, will save you. So pray for increasing endurance.
Discussion/Reflection Questions
1. In what areas of my life is my faith actively growing, and where might it be stagnant?
2. How well do I love others in my church or community, especially when it’s inconvenient or difficult?
3. Does my faith impact how I typically react to hardship or opposition?
4. What would others say about my endurance and faith during challenging times?
5. How can I be more intentional this week in strengthening my faith and showing love to others?
Memory Verse: 2 Thessalonians 1:2
“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” (CSB)
Supplemental Scripture Reading: James 1:2–4
“Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.”