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INTRODUCTION

Do you ever long for an anchor in the turbulent storms of our world? Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians offers hope for the weary heart. With an unshakeable focus on the promise of Christ’s return, this letter inspires resilience and perseverance in the face of life’s daily trials.

“And may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow with love for one another and for everyone, just as we do for you. 13May he make your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. Amen.” —1 Thessalonians 3:12-13

The message of 1 Thessalonians is meant to ignite our faith, leading us toward spiritual growth and unshakeable hope. When the world’s demands threaten to overwhelm us, 1 Thessalonians anchors our soul in the encouragement of the Gospel.

Discover the transformative power and wisdom of this remarkable letter. In this collection, we will learn how to:

May 2/5
Stay Encouraged (Chapter 1)

May 8/12
Don’t Be Alarmed (Chapter 2) Mother’s Day

May 16/19
Stand Firm (Chapter 3)

May 23/26
Keep Praying (Chapter 4)

May 30/June 2
Live Right (Chapter 5)

Text: I Thessalonians 2:1-20 (CSB, New Testament)

Today’s Takeaway: Rooted faith is UNshakeable during adversity.

Week 2 - “Don’t Be Alarmed”

Background: The Book of Acts gives us a timeline on what happened when Paul and Silas came to Thessalonica.

● Paul, Silas, and Timothy leave Philippi and travel to Thessalonica. (Acts. 17:1)

● The truth of the gospel won over many people. (Acts 17:4)

● When the Jewish synagogue leaders saw both Jews and Gentiles converting to Jesus, they were jealous. (Acts 17:5)

● In response, a makeshift posse searches for Paul and Silas. (Acts 17:6-9)

● Paul, Silas, and Timothy escape in the middle of the night, having been banned from Thessalonica. (Acts 17:10)

I. THE

Reveal Answer

OF UNSHAKEABLE FAITH (vs 1-16)

A. Paul’s UNshakeable

(vs 1-12)

1. Paul the
   Reveal Answer
   (vs 1-2)
2. Paul the
   Reveal Answer
   (vs 3-6, 9-10)
3. Paul the spiritual
   Reveal Answer
   (vs 7-8, 11-12)

B. The gospel’s UNshakeable

(vs 13-16)

“This is why we constantly thank God, because when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you welcomed it not as a human message, but as it truly is, the word of God, which also works effectively in you who believe.” —1 Thessalonians 2:13

II. THE

Reveal Answer

UNSHAKEABLE FAITH (vs 17-20)

A. Paul’s UNshakeable

for revisiting them (vs 17, 19-20)

“But as for us, brothers and sisters, after we were forced to leave you for a short time (in person, not in heart), we greatly desired and made every effort to return and see you face to face.” —1 Thessalonians 2:17

B. The

of adversity could not shake Paul’s faith. (v 18)

CONCLUSION: What steps do you need to take to have UNshakeable faith in adversity?

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