1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

C. The preaching was the Word of God, 2:13-16

13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received [it] not [as] the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.

14 For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they [have] of the Jews:

15 Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men: persecuted us: or, chased us out

16 Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost

discussion questions

13A. When you first heard the gospel, did you accept it? ___________________

13B. Did you try to argue with the preacher over what he said? ______________

13C. Were you hearing the words of God or men? ________________________

13D. Did you hear the sermon as it is in truth? ___

13E. How does the word of God "work in us" who believe? __________________

14A. Should we look at what other congregations are doing? ________________

14B. What is the source of our suffering? ______

15A. Who killed Jesus - Jews - Romans - Apostles - Us? ___________________

15B. Did the Jews desire to please God? (Romans 10:2) ___________________

16A. Have you ever been forbidden to speak of your faith? _________________

16B. Who will punish such evil men? __________