Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States Year 3: 1 & 2 Thessalonians Week 1

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1 Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States Year 3: 1 & 2 Thessalonians Week 1 HOLY BOOK OF FIRST THESSALONIANS Beginner Level Name: 1. Who joined Paul in the salutation of this epistle? (1) a) Silvanus and Timothy 2. What does Paul say to the Thessalonians he remember without ceasing a) Their work of faith b) Their labor of love c) The patience of hope>>all of the above 1. Who did the Thessalonians imitate in the way they received the gospel? a) The churches of God in Judea 2. Who had hindered Paul from coming back to Thessalonica? (18) b) Satan 1. Where did Paul stay when he sent Timothy back to Thessalonica? d) Athens 2. Who brought Paul good news? b) Timothy 1. If we reject Paul's warning, who is it we are really rejecting? b) God 2. Who has given us His Holy Spirit d) God 1. We are to put on the breastplate of c) faith and love 2. We are to put on the hope of salvation as a b) helmet HOLY BOOK OF FIRST THESSALONIANS Intermediate Level Name: 1. For whom had the Thessalonians become examples?

2 became examples to all in Macedonia and Achaia who believe. 2. What two things had sounded forth, or gone out, from the Thessalonians? The word of the Lord and faith toward God. 1. What did Paul impart to them along with the gospel of God? Paul imparted his own life. 2. Who had the Thessalonians imitate in the way they received the gospel? They suffered from their own countrymen as the believers in Judea, the churches of God which are in Judea in Christ Jesus. 1. What was Paul fearful of that might have shaken their faith? They might be tempted by tribulations and afflictions 2. For what did Paul pray night and day? To see them face to face and perfect what was lacking in their faith. 1. If we reject Paul's warning, who is it we are really rejecting? God. 2. Why did Paul not want them to be ignorant concerning those who have fallen asleep? So that they are not sorrowful and become hopeless like those who don t believe. 1. What are we to put on? The breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation 2. What is the will of God in Christ Jesus for us? Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks Advanced Level Name: 1. What three things was Paul especially thankful for regarding the Thessalonians? Their work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of our God and Father 2. How had the gospel come to the Thessalonians?

3 Through Paul, Silvanus and Timothy in power, and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance 1. Who had the Thessalonians imitated in the way they received the gospel? In what way? They imitated the churches of God which are in Judea in Christ Jesus, by suffering persecutions from their own people. 2. What had the Jews done? Killed Jesus, prophets and persecuted and forbade the apostles to speak to the Gentiles. 1. What two reasons are given for Paul sending Timothy to learn of their faith? To establish and encourage them concerning their faith. 2. What good news had Timothy brought back to Paul? That the Thessalonians continued in their faith and love and always remember Paul and the apostles. 1. Why did Paul not need to write to the Thessalonians about brotherly love? Yet what does he urge them? They already have brotherly love to all the brethren who are in all Macedonia. He still urges them to walk in brotherly love more and more. 2. What three things does Paul encourage them to do in order to walk properly toward outsiders and be lacking in nothing? To aspire to lead a quiet life, mind their own business and to work with their own hands. 1. What are we to put on? The breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation. 2. What six charges did Paul give concerning those around us? To recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and to esteem them very highly in love for their work s sake. To warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. Expert Level Name: 1. What three things was Paul especially thankful for regarding the Thessalonians? Their work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope. 2. What is meant by the wrath to come? The eternal wrath that comes with Jesus second coming for those who didn t live the faith.

4 1. What did NOT characterize Paul s conduct while at Thessalonica? Man pleaser, did not have flattering words nor coveted. 2. Why did the Jews resent Gentiles hearing the gospel? They imitated the Judeans and unbeknownst tot hem they were sinning. 1. What was lacking in the Thessalonians faith? Their faith was shaken due to trials/tribulations. 2. For what did Paul pray concerning the Thessalonians? He prayed that God may direct their way to them and that they may increase and abound in love to one another and to all. That God may establish their hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all His saints. 1. Why did Paul not need to write to the Thessalonians about brotherly love? Yet what does he urge them? They were already showing brotherly love to those all in Macedonia but he urged to show it more and more. 2. List the order of events that will occur when Jesus comes again The dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord 1. What six charges did Paul give concerning those around us? To recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love for their work s sake. Warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone 2. Do not quench the spirit Explain When we go after evil things and not good, we suffocate the Holy Spirit inside us. The Holy Spirit is a fire inside of us that can be quenched by bad habits and desires. HOLY BOOK OF SECOND THESSALONIANS Beginner Level Name: 1. Who joins Paul in sending this letter? a) Silvanus and Timothy 2. Who will accompany Jesus when He is revealed from heaven? a) the Holy Spirit b) Paul c) His mighty angels 1. The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of a) Satan b) Paul c) God 2. Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistles.

5 1. But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one. 2. Paul prayed that the Lord direct the hearts into a) the love of God b) the patience of Christ c) the love of Paul d) a & b Intermediate Level Name: 1. Who joins Paul in sending this letter? Silvanus, and Timothy, 2. Who will accompany Jesus when He is revealed from heaven? His mighty angels 1. What was already at work at the time Paul wrote the Thessalonians? The mystery of lawlessness. 2. St Paul says to the Thessalonians they should stand fast and hold unto what? The traditions they were taught. 1. In what way is the Lord faithful, or trustworthy? He establishes and guards the Thessalonians (us) from every evil. 2. What did Paul ask the Lord to do for the Thessalonians? Paul prayed that the lord direct their hearts into the love of god and the patience of Christ, and that the Lord of peace Himself give them peace always in every way. HOLY BOOK OF SECOND THESSALONIANS Advanced Level Name: 1. Upon whom will Jesus take vengeance in flaming fire? those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2. What two things will happen to Jesus when He comes? 1. What two things must happen before that Day comes? The falling away comes first, and the man of sin [b] is revealed, the son of perdition. 2. Who will be deceived by this lawless one? Why? Those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 1. What had Paul heard was going on among the brethren at Thessalonica? For we hear that there are some who walk among you in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but are busybodies. 2. Should we be friends with people who do not obey Christ and the Bible? Give proof for your answer. 14 And if anyone does not obey our word in this epistle, note that person and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed. 15 Yet do not count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. HOLY BOOK OF SECOND THESSALONIANS Expert Level Name: 1. What was one consequence of the Thessalonians suffering? They were counted worthy of the kingdom of God. 2. What five things does Paul pray for in behalf of the Thessalonians? Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would 1.count you worthy of this calling, and 2.fulfill

6 all the 3.good pleasure of His goodness and 4.the work of faith with power, 5. that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, 1. List the various descriptions of the "man of sin": who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God [c] in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God. 2. According to what will the coming of the lawless one be? What will accompany his coming? The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, 10 and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. unrighteousness. 1. For what two things does Paul ask them to pray in his behalf? Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you, 2 and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men; for not all have faith. 1. Should we be friends with people who do not obey Christ and the Bible? Give proof for your answer. 14 And if anyone does not obey our word in this epistle, note that person and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed. 15 Yet do not count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.