1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

C. They had been active in sounding out the word, 1:8-10

8 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing.

9 For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God;

discussion questions

8A. What are some ways that we (individual Christians) can "sound forth" the word of the Lord?

8B. List some ways available to us (as a congregation) to "sound forth" the word of the Lord.

9A. What are others saying about this congregation__________

A. What is the general opinion among other congregations? ___________

B. What is the general view of the community? _____________________

9B. What did you have to leave (give up) to become a Christian? ____________

9C. How do we serve (be a slave to) God? _____

C. They had been active in sounding out the word, 1:8-10

10 And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, [even] Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.

discussion questions

10A. How anxious are you for the Second Coming of Christ? ________________

10B. Will Jesus return to this earth at his second coming? __________________

10C. How would you respond to someone teaching:

A. Jesus will return to Jerusalem ___________

B. Jesus will establish a kingdom ___________

C. He will reign for 1,000 years ____________

D. There will be a rapture _________

10D. What are the signs of the second coming? ______________

10E. How will we know when he is coming? ______________