A Preaching Series on theThessalonian Letters: Facing the Word
“…but as what it really is, the word of Godâ€
(1 Thessalonians 2:13)
Introduction: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 is Thanksgiving (B). In this second Thanksgiving of Paul and his associates toward the church of the Thessalonians, we see two groups of people who face the word of God and respond in vastly different ways. The one with tremendous receptivity—the other with antagonistic obstinacy.
I. Receptivity (2:13-14)
II. Obstinacy (2:15-16)
III. 3 Applications today –
1. Re: “what it really is,†2:13 – _______________
2. Re: “For you…became,†– _________________
3. Re: “God’s wrath,†2:16 – __________________
Conclusion: It’s time to face the word. How are you receiving the word of God?