1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13, Endurance: It's worthy of gratitude.
From 2Timothy2.org
Theological Proposition/Focus: God's model for spiritual growth is a discipleship model whereby just as a parent invests in their children so the spiritually mature invest in those less mature.
Homiletical Proposition/Application: We should express gratitude when we learn that those of the faith have faithfully endured.
Contents
- 1 Introduction:
- 1.1 Image:
- 1.2 Need: We live in a world that seems like it is busier than ever so we need to ask a hard question, what are you doing with your time?
- 1.3 Subject: Spiritual Legacy
- 1.4 Preview: In 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 we are going to look at spiritual legacy, we will see that it is worth your investment, should never be taken for granted, brings real joy, and should be part of your prayer time.
- 1.5 Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13
- 1.6 Setting the Stage:
- 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:
