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Stand Firm in Affliction 1 Thessalonians 3:1-8

Stand Firm in Affliction 1 Thessalonians 3:1-8. DISCUSSION GUIDE. DISCUSSION GUIDE. Ken Elzinga. DISCUSSION GUIDE. Itzhak Perlman. DISCUSSION GUIDE. DISCUSSION GUIDE. 1. List the examples of concern and encouragement that Paul expressed to the Thessalonians (1 Thessalonians 3:1-8).

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Stand Firm in Affliction 1 Thessalonians 3:1-8

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  1. Stand Firm in Affliction 1 Thessalonians 3:1-8

  2. DISCUSSION GUIDE

  3. DISCUSSION GUIDE Ken Elzinga

  4. DISCUSSION GUIDE Itzhak Perlman

  5. DISCUSSION GUIDE DISCUSSION GUIDE 1. List the examples of concern and encouragement that Paul expressed to the Thessalonians (1 Thessalonians 3:1-8). • Sent Timothy to check on them to strengthen and encourage them • Wanted them to stand firm even in affliction • We are all in this together and will all face affliction • He reminded them that afflictions would come

  6. DISCUSSION GUIDE DISCUSSION GUIDE 1. List the examples of concern and encouragement that Paul expressed to the Thessalonians (1 Thessalonians 3:1-8). • Felt great concern for them • He congratulates them for standing firm • He assures them that their strength has strengthened him

  7. DISCUSSION GUIDE DISCUSSION GUIDE 2. How often are you moved to action over concern for a fellow believer?

  8. DISCUSSION GUIDE DISCUSSION GUIDE 3. What does Paul say about the plight of all Christians? (vs. 3-4) All will face affliction.

  9. DISCUSSION GUIDE DISCUSSION GUIDE 4. How does this counter the popular belief that if you have enough faith you will be happy, healthy and wealthy?

  10. DISCUSSION GUIDE DISCUSSION GUIDE 5. Read (2 Corinthians 4:8-15). How did Paul view the trials and afflictions in his life? Trials gave him the opportunity to bring glory to God. It is the journey that is important.

  11. DISCUSSION GUIDE DISCUSSION GUIDE 6. Why do Christians sometimes blame God for their trials and afflictions? We live in a fallen word, full of man-made diseases and catastrophes. God did not cause these things, so to blame Him is to take the blame off of sin in our lives.

  12. DISCUSSION GUIDE DISCUSSION GUIDE 7. How does James say to approach the trials of life? (James 1:2) James says we should be joyful.

  13. DISCUSSION GUIDE DISCUSSION GUIDE 8. How can you find joy even while enduring trials?

  14. DISCUSSION GUIDE DISCUSSION GUIDE 9. What does the testing of our faith produce? (James 1:3) Endurance and strength of faith.

  15. DISCUSSION GUIDE DISCUSSION GUIDE 10. What do the following verses teach about perseverance? • (Romans 5:3-5) The end result is hope through the Holy Spirit • (2 Cor. 4:16-17) Focusing on eternal hope allows us to endure • (Hebrews 10:36) It is needed in order to complete the will of God in our lives

  16. DISCUSSION GUIDE DISCUSSION GUIDE 11. What have you learned from Paul and the Thessalonians believers about facing difficulties in a way that honors God?

  17. DISCUSSION GUIDE DISCUSSION GUIDE 12. What troubles in your life do you need to handle differently from this point forward?

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