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Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 3

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Chapter Level Commentary: 1 Thessalonians 3

PARAGRAPH DIVISIONS OF MODERN TRANSLATIONS

UBS⁴ NKJV NRSV TEV NJB Paul's Desire to Visit the Church Again Concern for Their Faith Paul's Affection for the Thessalonians Paul's Desire to Visit Them Again Timothy's Mission to Thessalonika 1 THESSALONIANS (2:17-3:13) 1 THESSALONIANS (2:17-3:13) 1 THESSALONIANS (2:17-3:13) 1Th_3:1-5 1Th_3:1-5 1Th_3:1-5 1Th_3:1-5 1Th_3:1-5 Encouraged by Timothy Paul Thanks God for Good Reports of the Thessalonians 1Th_3:6-10 1Th_3:6-10 1Th_3:6-10 1Th_3:6-10 1Th_3:6-10 Prayer for the Church 1Th_3:11-13 1Th_3:11-13 1Th_3:11-13 1Th_3:11-13 1Th_3:11-13 READING CYCLE THREE (from "hyperlink")

FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR'S INTENT AT THE PARAGRAPH LEVEL

This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.

Read the chapter in one sitting. Identify the subjects. Compare your subject divisions with the five translations above. Paragraphing is not inspired but it is the key to following the original author's intent which is the heart of interpretation. Every paragraph has one and only one subject.

1. First paragraph

2. Second paragraph

3. Third paragraph

4. Etc.

BRIEF OUTLINE OF CHAPTER 3

A. Paul, in great anxiety, sends Timothy to them, 1Th_3:1-5

B. Timothy returns with good news, 1Th_3:6-10

C. Paul's prayer for the Thessalonian Church, 1Th_3:11-13

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

This is a study guide commentary which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.

These discussion questions are provided to help you think through the major issues of this section of the book. They are meant to be thought provoking, not definitive.

1. Why was it hard for Paul to be alone?

2. List the different meanings of the term "faith."

3. Is suffering normal for believers? Why?

4. Is sanctification initial or progressive?

5. Does 1Th_3:5 refer to one's salvation or fruitfulness? How do 1Th_2:1 and 1Th_3:5 relate to the parable of the Soils (cf. Mat_13:1-23)?