The Holy Spirit through the Apostle Paul, in his first writing to the church in Thessalonica, praises the believers for recognizing the word that the missionaries had taught them as God’s Word. The church Appreciated the Word, Appropriated the Word, and Applied the Word… and they did so while suffering under difficult circumstances.

Questions for Small Group Discussion

1. Why did God provide His Word, the Bible, to His people?
2. What are some key differences between the Scriptures and works written by mankind?
3. What worldly lies are you tempted to believe about yourself?
4. What worldly influences were impacting the Thessalonians?
5. If you knew that the Creator of the Universe had preserved and provided His Divine Word for you, would you want to read it?