1 Thessalonians 2: The Painful Truth
What do you think the most positive aspects of Paul’s ministry were? What was the downside?
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How should we behave toward those who oppose the message of Jesus Christ?
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If people would be more responsive to a popular message, why did Paul choose to deliver the plain and sometimes painful truth?
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How do our motives affect our message?
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Either way, know that we will not be serving your gods, nor will we worship the golden image that you have set up.”
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When is the truth painful for the messenger?
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Why did Paul, being a Jew, care so much for people who weren’t Jewish?
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What can make it difficult to share our personal stories? What makes it easy?
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Why didn’t Paul expect his ministry to be work sufficient to justify having others support him?
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How did Paul’s motives differ from others?
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What does a good father do to encourage, challenge, and empower his children?
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Is there anything we must do to be worthy of our place in God’s kingdom?
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For God’s truth to change our lives, what must we do?
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How should we treat those who persecute us?
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Why did the Israelites dislike some prophets and like others?
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Why do people try to stop the preaching about Jesus Christ?
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Some people believe that “absence makes the heart grow fonder.” Is that saying true? Why?
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How could Satan block what Paul wanted to do?
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What do you think is the greatest source of joy for most people?