1. According to 2 Thessalonians 3:1, what does Paul ask the Thessalonians to pray for on his behalf?
A.That the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored
B.That he would be released from prison
C.That he would receive healing from his afflictions
D.That God would grant him wisdom to write more letters
2. In 2 Thessalonians 3:3, what does Paul say the Lord is faithful to do?
A.Strengthen believers and protect them from the evil one
B.Provide all material needs without requiring work
C.Reveal the date of Christ's return
D.Grant believers freedom from all temptation
3. What command does Paul give regarding those who are idle in 2 Thessalonians 3:10?
A.Anyone unwilling to work should not eat
B.Idle persons should be immediately removed from the church
C.Idle believers should be given extra financial support
D.Those who are idle should be publicly shamed
4. In 2 Thessalonians 3:6-7, Paul instructs believers to keep away from which group and follow whose example?
A.Keep away from the idle and follow Paul's example of working
B.Keep away from unbelievers and follow the apostles' example
C.Keep away from the poor and follow the wealthy believers
D.Keep away from false teachers and follow Peter's example
5. How does Paul describe his own conduct regarding work in 2 Thessalonians 3:8?
A.He worked day and night and did not eat anyone's food without paying for it
B.He remained idle to allow others to provide for him
C.He refused all work to devote himself entirely to prayer
D.He accepted free provisions from wealthy church members
6. What does Paul say believers should do if someone does not obey his instruction about work in 2 Thessalonians 3:14?
A.Take special note of that person and do not associate with them
B.Immediately expel them from the church community
C.Report them to the Roman authorities
D.Publicly announce their names from the pulpit
7. Despite the instruction to withdraw from the idle in 2 Thessalonians 3:14-15, how should believers regard such a person?
A.Not as an enemy, but as a brother or sister needing correction
B.As completely separated from the faith
C.As no longer worthy of any Christian consideration
D.As an outsider permanently excluded from redemption
8. What does Paul say about not growing weary in doing good according to 2 Thessalonians 3:13?
A.Believers should not become tired of doing what is good and right
B.Good deeds will always result in immediate earthly rewards
C.Believers who tire should be removed from ministry
D.Doing good is optional for mature Christians
9. What greeting does Paul give at the end of 2 Thessalonians 3:16?
A."The Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way"
B."Grace be with all of you"
C."May the Spirit of God dwell in your hearts"
D."Go in peace and serve the Lord faithfully"
10. In 2 Thessalonians 3:2, what does Paul ask the Thessalonians to pray about regarding opposition to the gospel?
A.That they would be delivered from wicked and evil people
B.That God would destroy all enemies of the church
C.That persecution would end before Christ's return
D.That Paul would gain political power to silence opponents