Paul's reminder to the Thessalonian believers concerning his ministry among them and his thanksgiving for their response in 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 provide us with models of ministry and response to the word of God to imitate and thereby please Him.
1. Paul's ministry integrity among the Thessalonians (2:1-12)
*Bold gospel preaching in the midst of great opposition (1-2)
*God-pleasing speech with a God- entrusted gospel (3-4)
*Infant-like innocence and gentleness (5-7a)
*Nursing mother-like care with the gospel(7b-8)
*Self-sustaining labor so as not to be a burden (9)
*Father-like nurture for God-worthy living (10-12)
2. The Thessalonians' response to the gospel (2:13-16)
*Acceptance of the word from Paul as the word of God (13)
*Imitation of the Judean churches in suffering for the gospel (14-16)
Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter.
Text-Featuring a sermon is a less expensive way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands on the right bar with optional newsletter inclusion. As low as $30/day.