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The City and Church
Route 66
1 Thessalonians: Faith, Love, and Hope
Thessalonica was a port city in modern day Greece; the Roman capital of and largest city in Macedonia.
Part 52 – February 27, 2011
Thessalonica was a port city in modern day Greece; the Roman capital of and largest city in Macedonia.
It was situated about 100 miles west of Philippi where Paul and Silas had just been publically whipped, imprisoned, and escorted out of town.
“After we had previously suffered and were treated outrageously in Philippi, as you know, we were emboldened by our God to speak the gospel of God to you in spite of great opposition.”
It was situated about 100 miles west of Philippi where Paul and Silas had just been publically whipped, imprisoned, and escorted out of town.
On the contrary, after we had previously suffered and were treated outrageously in Philippi, as you know, we were emboldened by our God to speak the gospel of God to you in spite of great opposition.
Remember Lydia the textile lady and the Philippian jailer?
We had previously suffered and been insulted in Philippi, as you know, but with the help of our God we dared to tell you his gospel in spite of strong opposition.
– NIV
“After leaving the jail, they came to Lydia’s house, where they saw and encouraged the brothers and sisters, and departed.
After they passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue”
Christian Standard Bible.
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Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers.We had previously suffered and been insulted in Philippi, as you know, but with the help of our God we dared to tell you his gospel in spite of strong opposition.
– NIV
📷Remember Lydia the textile lady and the Philippian jailer?
After leaving the jail, they came to Lydia’s house, where they saw and encouraged the brothers and sisters, and departed.
They passed through the towns of Amphipolis and Apollonia because Paul’s evangelistic strategy was to focus on the big cities, like Thessalonica.
A SHORT MINISTRY IN THESSALONICA
After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house, where they met with the brothers and encouraged them.
Then they left.
When they had passed through Amphipolis [am-FIP-uh-lihs] and Apollonia [ap-uh- LOH-nih-uh], they came to Thessalonica … – NIV
17 After they passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue
Christian Standard Bible.
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Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers.After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house, where they met with the brothers and encouraged them.
Then they left.
When they had passed through Amphipolis [am-FIP-uh-lihs] and Apollonia [ap-uh- LOH-nih-uh], they came to Thessalonica … – NIV
📷They passed through the towns of Amphipolis and Apollonia because Paul’s evangelistic strategy was to focus on the big cities, like Thessalonica.
Modern-day Thessaloniki is the 2nd largest city in Greece, and sits on top of its ancient self.
Modern-day Thessaloniki is the 2nd largest city in Greece, and sits on top of its ancient self; so, very little has been uncovered.
Although many turn from idols to serve the living God (1:9), in less than a month Paul finds himself in hot water once again.
Although many turn from idols to serve the living God (1:9), in less than a month Paul finds himself in hot water once again.
“But the Jews became jealous, and they brought together some wicked men from the marketplace, formed a mob, and started a riot in the city.”
Notice how they rounded up the bad guys from the “marketplace”?
But the Jews became jealous, and they brought together some wicked men from the marketplace, formed a mob, and started a riot in the city.
📷… the Jews were jealous; so they rounded up some bad characters from the marketplace, formed a mob and started a riot in the city.
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Christian Standard Bible.
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Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers.the
Jews were jealous; so they rounded up some bad characters from the marketplace, formed a mob and started a riot in the city.
– NIV
And because of these Jewish troublemakers, Paul is forced to abruptly leave this three- week-old congregation.
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Notice how they rounded up the bad guys from the “marketplace”?
In 1962, while relocating a Thessaloniki bus station, workers stumbled upon that marketplace!
Most remains under buildings; only about 1/4 has been excavated.
And because of these Jewish troublemakers, Paul is forced to abruptly leave this three- week-old congregation.
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That night, Paul and Silas were sent 45 miles away, to Berea [buh-REE-uh].
“When the Jews from Thessalonica found out that the word of God had been proclaimed by Paul at Berea, they came there too, agitating and upsetting the crowds”
So, Paul flees to Athens; and from there, sends Timothy back to strengthen the Thessalonians - if any believers remain.
(3:3:2)
Christian Standard Bible.
(2017).
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Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers.
That night, Paul and Silas were sent 45 miles away, to Berea [buh-REE-uh].
When the Jews in Thessalonica learned that Paul was preaching the word of God at Berea, they went there too, agitating the crowds and stirring them up.
– NIV
“For this reason, when I could no longer stand it, I also sent him to find out about your faith, fearing that the tempter had tempted you and that our labor might be for nothing.
But now Timothy has come to us from you and brought us good news about your faith and love.
He reported that you always have good memories of us and that you long to see us, as we also long to see you”
When the Jews in Thessalonica learned that Paul was preaching the word of God at Berea, they went there too, agitating the crowds and stirring them up.
– NIV
For this reason, when I could no longer stand it, I also sent him to find out about your faith, fearing that the tempter had tempted you and that our labor might be for nothing.
A flourishing church established in three weeks!
Incredible! Paul says: “Your faith in God has become known everywhere” (1:8)
So, Paul flees to Athens; and from there, sends Timothy back to strengthen the Thessalonians - if any believers remain.
(3:3:2)
ENCOURAGED BY TIMOTHY
6 But now Timothy has come to us from you and brought us good news about your faith and love.
He reported that you always have good memories of us and that you long to see us, as we also long to see you
… when I could stand it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith.
I was afraid that in some way the tempter might have tempted you and our efforts might have been useless.
But Timothy has just now come to us from you and has brought good news about your faith and love.
– NIV
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Christian Standard Bible.
(2017).
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Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers.… when I could stand it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith.
I was afraid that in some way the tempter might have tempted you and our efforts might have been useless.
But Timothy has just now come to us from you and has brought good news about your faith and love.
– NIV
Author: Paul to the N.T. Church @ Thessalonica
A flourishing church established in three weeks!
Incredible! Paul says: “Your faith in God has become known everywhere” (1:8)
Date: 52 A.D.
Key Verses: 4:13-18
Key Verses: 1:10
Key Words: coming of our Lord - 4 times, comfort - 6 times, brethren - 17 times 5 chapters, 89 verses, 1857 words
Key Words: coming of our Lord - 4 times, comfort - 6 times, brethren - 17 times
5 chapters, 89 verses, 1857 words
The Report
📷Timothy also tells of persecution, ignorance of sexual sin, and a mistaken belief that believers who die before Jesus comes miss out on His Kingdom.
Timothy also tells of persecution, ignorance of sexual sin, and a mistaken belief that believers who die before Jesus comes miss out on His Kingdom.
And Paul is moved to write what most scholars agree is his first epistle/letter (circa 51AD).
And Paul is moved to write what most scholars agree is his first epistle/letter (circa 51AD).
And because of a mistaken belief, we get an incredible passage:
“And because of a mistaken belief, we get an incredible passage: For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, in the same way, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.
For we say this to you by a word from the Lord: We who are still alive at the Lord’s coming will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep.
For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout,,a with the archangel’s voice, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.
Then we who are still alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.
Therefore encourage one another with these words.”
Scholars have long debated the precise meaning behind certain words and phrases in this passage.
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