1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13, Endurance: It's worthy of gratitude.
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Theological Proposition/Focus:
Homiletical Proposition/Application: We should express gratitude when we learn that those of the faith have faithfully endured.
Contents
- 1 Introduction:
- 2 Body
- 2.1 A spiritual legacy is the legacy worth your investment (2:17-20).
- 2.1.1 Paul's love for his spiritual children brought deep longing (17-18).
- 2.1.2 Paul recognized the reality of a future pinnacle event (19).
- 2.1.3 Paul understood what his future self would value (20).
- 2.1.4 Image: When I get older I am going to...
- 2.1.5 MTR: Consider your investments, do they reflect the reality of the future?
- 2.2 A spiritual legacy should never be taken for granted (3:1-5).
- 2.2.1 Paul understood that his spiritual children needed encouraging (1-2).
- 2.2.2 Paul was aware of the reality of trials and persecution (3-4).
- 2.2.3 Paul feared for the safety of his spiritual children (5).
- 2.2.4 Image: A Father's wisdom.
- 2.2.5 MTR: Consider those on whom you have an impact, who do you need to reach out to today?
- 2.3 A spiritual legacy can bring real joy (3:6-10).
- 2.3.1 Paul identified two sources of encouragement, faith and love (6-7).
- 2.3.2 Paul understood that true vicarious living was spiritual in nature (8).
- 2.3.3 Paul expressed gratitude for the joy of a spiritual legacy (9-10).
- 2.3.4 MTR: Take a minute and ask, who do I need to invest in so that I might experience the kind of joy?
- 2.4 A spiritual legacy is worth your prayers (3:11-13).
- 2.1 A spiritual legacy is the legacy worth your investment (2:17-20).
- 3 Conclusion:
