The questions are based on the NET Bible.
CH 1: Thanksgiving for Response to the Gospel
Q1. What was Paul’s reason for thanks? (v2-4)
Because of their work of faith and labor of love and endurance of hope. And this was the sign that God has chosen them.
Q2. How did Paul believe that God has chosen them? (v5)
Paul saw the power and conviction of the Holy Spirit.
Q3. How did Paul say that the Holy Spirit worked in them? (v5-6)
When Paul arrived at Thessalonica, he had fled from persecution in Philippi. Though they saw persecution of Christians, they believe the gospel. It was the work of the Holy Spirit.
Q4. How did they become an example of Christians to all believers? (three, v9-10)
They welcomed Paul, the messenger of the gospel
They turned from idol to serve the living God
They wait for Jesus Christ
CH 2: Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica
Q1. What would be wrong motives in evangelism? (five, v4-7)
To please human
To use flattering speech
To seek greed
To seek human glory
To demand authority and honor as ministers of God
Q2. This was Paul’s attitude of ministry. He cared them like a nursing () care for her (). Even in such affliction, Paul was happy to share with them not only () but also his ().
Q3. What does Paul mean when he says, he shared with them his life? (three, v9, 10, 11-12)
He supported his life by working day and night
His deeds toward them were blameless.
He patiently exhorted and encouraged them to live worthy of God.
Q4. How was the Thessalonian church in a similar situation with the Jerusalem church? (v14)
They both were persecuted by own countrymen.
Q5. Why did Paul so eagerly want to see them? (v18-20)
They were Pau’s glory and joy.
CH 3: Exhortation to Maturity of Love
Q1. What is the purpose of sending Timothy to Thessalonica? (v1-3)
To strengthen their faith amid afflictions.
Q2. What was the reason of Paul’s joy? (v6-9)
Timothy brought the report from the Thessalonian church that they were secure in faith and love
Q3. This is why we need to fervently keep spiritual fellowship in Christ. Spiritual fellowship would make up what may be () in our faith. Our maturity comes out as brotherly () for each other. And thus, we would be () before God when () returns.(v10-13)
CH 4: Exhortation to live accordingly
Q1. “This is God’s will: that you become (), that you may keep away from (). God didn’t call you to () but in (). Anyone who rejects this teaching is rejecting God who gives his () Spirit to you.
Q2. Summarize Paul’s exhortations of verses 10-12 in two points.
Do more brotherly love
Work and don’t burden others.
Q3. The reason for hope despite death of brothers is that God will bring with () those who have died in Christ. This is confirmed by (). As the Lord come down from heaven, () in Christ will rise first. And we who are alive, together with them, will be caught up in the clouds to meet (). And so we will () be with the Lord.
CH 5: The Day of the Lord & Final Instruction
Q1. What is the coming of the day of the Lord like? (v2-3)
It will come as a thief comes in the night
Q2. However, coming of the day of the Lord will not be like that for us. Why? (v4-5)
We are children of the light and the day.
Q3. We must stay alert and sober. It is to put on the breastplate of () and () and as a helmet our hope for (). Trust in God who didn’t destine us for () but for () through our Lord. With such a preparation, we should () one another to () the body of Christ.
Q4. “No one pays back () for evil, but always to pursue what is () for ALL, Always (), constantly (), in everything (). For this is () for you in Christ Jesus. Do not extinguish (), but examine () things.”
Q5. What should be our goal as we wait for Jesus’ return? (v23)
To become blameless at the coming of Jesus.