1 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Timothy sent to help them, 3:1-5

1 Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;

2 And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:

3 That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. there unto: or, to sufferings, or, to persecution

discussion questions

1A. Where would you like to be left alone in the world? _____________________

1B. Have felt like you just could not stand it any more? _____________________

2A. What do you know about Timothy? ________

2B. What was his mission? __________________

3A. What would "move" one away from Christ? __

A. Examine the list given in Romans 8:37-39.

B. Honestly, which of these things could send you away from Christ?

4 For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.

5 For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain.

discussion questions

4A. Would you rather know what to expect in the future? ___________________

4B. Study these passages which warn of danger.

A. Matthew 10:16-22.

B. Luke 21:12-17.

C. 2 Timothy 3:12.

D. 1 Peter 4:12-14.

5A. How could Paul learn of their faith? ________

A. What if someone came to Grundy Street to learn of our faith? ________

B. If you were sent on such a mission, what would you look for? ________

5B. What are the tools of Satan to tempt us? ___

5C. How could Paul feel that his labor was in vain? _______________________