The Italian Memorandum

“… the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night”

(1 Thessalonians 5:2)

Introduction: The Day of the Lord (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11) is to be understood in relation to The Coming of the Lord (4:13-18). 4:13-5:11 has reference to the second coming of Jesus in history.

I. 5:1-3 What is it like? (4 aspects)

5:2 – _________________________

5:2b – _________________________

5:3 – _________________________

5:3b – _________________________

II. 5:4-11 Why and how the Christian’s experience will differ (from the above)

5:4-5 – _________________________

5:6-8 – _________________________

5:9-10 – ________________________

5:11 – _________________________

Conclusion: And you thought that the County Fair was all that was coming! Christ resolves your past; enriches your present; and, sparks your future. The Day of the Lord will come.