First Thessalonians Deep Dive Quiz Flashcards

#1

In 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2, Paul compares the day of the Lord to what coming event that happens unexpectedly?

📖 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2

#2

According to 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10, what does Paul say the Thessalonians turned away from to serve the true God?

📖 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10

#3

In 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16, Paul states that the Thessalonian churches suffered persecution from whom, similar to what other churches experienced?

📖 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16

#4

According to 1 Thessalonians 3:1-2, why did Paul send Timothy to the Thessalonians?

📖 1 Thessalonians 3:1-3

#5

According to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, what does Paul teach about believers who have died before the Second Coming?

📖 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

#6

In 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, how does Paul describe his approach to the Thessalonians, and what metaphor does he use?

📖 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8

#7

What specific instruction does Paul give in 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 about the relationship between believers and those who 'labor among you'?

📖 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

#8

In 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8, what does Paul identify as the will of God for believers regarding sexual behavior?

📖 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

#2

Idols

Paul states that the Thessalonians 'turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God' (1 Thessalonians 1:9, NIV), indicating their conversion away from pagan idol worship.

1 Thessalonians 1:9-10

#1

A thief in the night

Paul says the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night, stressing its sudden and unexpected arrival (1 Thessalonians 5:1-2).

1 Thessalonians 5:1-2

#4

To strengthen and encourage them in their faith during persecution

Paul sent Timothy to strengthen and encourage the Thessalonian believers in their faith so that no one would be shaken by these afflictions (1 Thessalonians 3:1-3).

1 Thessalonians 3:1-3

#3

Their own countrymen; as the churches in Judea suffered from the Jews

Paul writes that the Thessalonians 'suffered from your own countrymen the same things those churches suffered from the Jews' (1 Thessalonians 2:14, NIV), drawing a parallel between persecution by local populations.

1 Thessalonians 2:14-16

#6

Like a nursing mother caring for her children; tender and devoted

Paul states 'we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children' and declares he was 'delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well' (1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, NIV), emphasizing tender pastoral care.

1 Thessalonians 2:7-8

#5

They will be raised first and caught up with living believers to meet the Lord in the air

Paul assures believers that 'the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds' (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, NIV), addressing their concern about deceased believers.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

#8

That they abstain from sexual immorality and learn to control their own bodies in holiness and honor

Paul writes 'It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable' (1 Thessalonians 4:3-4, NIV), establishing sexual purity as God's will.

1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

#7

Hold them in the highest regard and esteem them highly in love for their work

Paul instructs believers to 'respect those who work hard among you...Hold them in highest regard in love because of their work' (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, NIV), emphasizing both respect and love for church leaders.

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

#9

According to 1 Thessalonians 5:17, what does Paul instruct believers to do, and what is the frequency?

📖 1 Thessalonians 5:17

#10

In 1 Thessalonians 1:3, Paul specifically commends three qualities or 'work' of the Thessalonians. Which of these is NOT one he mentions?

📖 1 Thessalonians 1:3

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#10

Generosity toward the poor

Paul writes 'We remember before our God your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope' (1 Thessalonians 1:3, NIV)—these three virtues do not include generosity toward the poor as a specific commendation.

1 Thessalonians 1:3

#9

Pray without ceasing

Paul's instruction is succinct: 'Pray without ceasing' (1 Thessalonians 5:17, NIV), calling believers to maintain an attitude of continuous prayer throughout their daily lives.

1 Thessalonians 5:17

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