Walking in Faith, Hope, and Love (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 and 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18)

We do not suffer as those without hope, so our lives should be characterized by love while we await the return of our glorious Savior on the Last Day.

• Work of Faith (1 Thessalonians 2:1-16, 2:17-3:13; 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12)

• Steadfastness of Hope (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 5:1-11; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12)

• Labors of Love (1 Thessalonians 4:1-12, 5:12-28; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17, 3:1-5, 3:6-15)

Discussion Starters

Monday—What does it mean to “walk by faith, not by sight”? (2 Cor 5:7) Is it easy to do or hard? Why?

Tuesday—How do 1 & 2 Thessalonians teach you to see (by faith) that you are loved by God and belong to his family? Is this where you typically look for God’s love? How can this help you as you grow to understand this?

Wednesday—What is biblical hope? Why is it called hope? Why do you think Paul keeps pointing the Thessalonians to the Last Day when he talks to them about hope? Where do you tend to look for hope?

Thursday—Why does love require sacrifice? How are you called to sacrificially love your family and those in the church? How are you called to sacrificially love those outside the church?

Friday—What does it look like to experience God’s peace in an unpeaceful world? What do you think you need most in order to do this?