A Preaching Series on theThessalonian Letters: Longing to Be Together (B)
“…that you always remember us kindly and long to see us,
as we long to see you…”
(1Thessalonians 3:6)
Introduction: 1 Thessalonians 3 is about, the next best thing. Once again. Longing to Be Together (B), like 2:17-20, is grounded doctrinally in the second coming (3:13).
I. Review –
1:1 – __________________________________________
2:19 – _________________________________________
II. Background (Acts 17:10-15)
= Interdependence over independence!
II. “The Next Best Thing“
A. Re: in view of Timothy’s return
B. Re: in view of the coming (parousia) of Jesus
C. Re: in view of what’s lacking in your faith
Conclusion: A central part of what Paul is doing in Ch. 3 is urging the Thessalonian Christians to practice their faith in the very situations in which they find themselves. Shall we do less?