1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

In our study of 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16, we discovered that Paul's ministry in Thessalonica demonstrates that God is the source of our faith, love, and hope. Despite facing shameful treatment in Philippi, Paul and his companions became even bolder in sharing the Gospel - showing us that suffering can produce courageous faith rather than fear. Paul defended his pure motives before false accusers, living for an "audience of one" - God alone. He modeled ministry that flows from God's heart, caring for the Thessalonians like both a gentle nursing mother and an encouraging father. Most importantly, we learned that our manner of walking carries kingdom weight - our lives are always preaching, and people are watching to see if our conduct matches our claims about God.

Join us for this powerful study as we explore how God uses even our suffering to strengthen our faith and make us bold witnesses for His kingdom.