1 Thessalonians 3 - Chapter Study

Question 1

1 Thessalonians 3
Timothy named in 3 verses

Answer 1

1Th 3:2 and we sent Timothy to visit you. He is our brother and God’s co-worker in proclaiming the Good News of Christ. We sent him to strengthen you, to encourage you in your faith,
3:5 That is why, when I could bear it no longer, I sent Timothy to find out whether your faith was still strong. I was afraid that the tempter had gotten the best of you and that our work had been useless.
3:6 But now Timothy has just returned, bringing us good news about your faith and love. He reports that you always remember our visit with joy and that you want to see us as much as we want to see you.

Question 2

1 Thessalonians 3:9
Exclamation

Answer 2

1
1Th 3:9 How we thank God for you!

Question 3

1 Thessalonians 3
Completion question, “Even” (Unique to 1Th)

Answer 3

1Th 3:4 Even while we were with you, we warned you that troubles would soon come - and they did, as you well know.

Question 4

1 Thessalonians 3
2-word phrase “good news” is contained (2 verses)

Answer 4

1Th 3:2 and we sent Timothy to visit you. He is our brother and God’s co-worker in proclaiming the Good News of Christ. We sent him to strengthen you, to encourage you in your faith,
3:6 But now Timothy has just returned, bringing us good news about your faith and love. He reports that you always remember our visit with joy and that you want to see us as much as we want to see you.

Question 5

1 Thessalonians 3
The possessive word “God’s” is used to describe what

Answer 5

1Th 3:2 God’s co-worker
3:9 God’s presence

Question 6

1 Thessalonians 3
Complete phrase, “Good News of”

Answer 6

1Th 3:2 Good News of Christ

Question 7

Section Titled: Timothy’s Good Report about the Church

Answer 7

1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 (17 vs - 4vs & 13vs)
[1 of 6 that spans chapters]
[1 or 2 Sections w/ 17 - The Hope of the Resurrection]

Question 8

1 Thessalonians 3
God is called Father in 2 verses (“God our Father”)

Answer 8

1Th 3:11 May God our Father and our Lord Jesus bring us to you very soon.
3:13 May he, as a result, make your hearts strong, blameless, and holy as you stand before God our Father when our Lord Jesus comes again with all his holy people. Amen.

Question 9

1 Thessalonians 3
Thessalonians’ faith referred to 5 times as “your faith”

Answer 9

1Th 3:2 and we sent Timothy to visit you. He is our brother and God’s co-worker in proclaiming the Good News of Christ. We sent him to strengthen you, to encourage you in your faith,
3:5 That is why, when I could bear it no longer, I sent Timothy to find out whether your faith was still strong. I was afraid that the tempter had gotten the best of you and that our work had been useless.
3:6 But now Timothy has just returned, bringing us good news about your faith and love. He reports that you always remember our visit with joy and that you want to see us as much as we want to see you.
3:7 So we have been greatly encouraged in the midst of our troubles and suffering, dear brothers and sisters, because you have remained strong in your faith.
3:10 Night and day we pray earnestly for you, asking God to let us see you again to fill the gaps in your faith.

Question 10

Quote 1 Thessalonians 3:10

Answer 10

1Th 3:10 Night and day we pray earnestly for you, asking God to let us see you again to fill the gaps in your faith.

Question 11

1 Thessalonians 3
Individuals

Answer 11

1
1Th 3:2,5,6 Timothy

Question 12

1 Thessalonians 3:6
Individual

Answer 12

1
1Th 3:2,5,6 Timothy

Question 13

1 Thessalonians 3
The unique word “earnestly” is used to describe what

Answer 13

1Th 3:10 earnestly pray

Question 14

1 Thessalonians 3
number of verses:

Answer 14

VERSES: 13
[1 or 2 chapters w/ 13 - 2J 1:]

Question 15

1 Thessalonians 3
Completion question, “So”

Answer 15

1Th 3:7 So we have been greatly encouraged in the midst of our troubles and suffering, dear brothers and sisters, because you have remained strong in your faith.

Question 16

1 Thessalonians 3
Timothy sent to do what (2 verses)

Answer 16

1Th 3:2 and we sent Timothy to visit you. He is our brother and God’s co-worker in proclaiming the Good News of Christ. We sent him to strengthen you, to encourage you in your faith,
3:5 That is why, when I could bear it no longer, I sent Timothy to find out whether your faith was still strong. I was afraid that the tempter had gotten the best of you and that our work had been useless.

Question 17

1 Thessalonians 3
May the Lord do what (from 3 consecutive verses)

Answer 17

1Th 3:11 May God our Father and our Lord Jesus bring us to you very soon.
3:12 And may the Lord make your love for one another and for all people grow and overflow, just as our love for you overflows.
3:13 May he, as a result, make your hearts strong, blameless, and holy as you stand before God our Father when our Lord Jesus comes again with all his holy people. Amen.

Question 18

1 Thessalonians 3:1
Geographical location

Answer 18

1
1Th 3:1 Athens

Question 19

1 Thessalonians 3
Love is mentioned in 2 verses

Answer 19

1Th 3:6 But now Timothy has just returned, bringing us good news about your faith and love. He reports that you always remember our visit with joy and that you want to see us as much as we want to see you.
3:12 And may the Lord make your love for one another and for all people grow and overflow, just as our love for you overflows.

Question 20

1 Thessalonians 3
Thessalonians’ troubles (2 verses) and Paul’s troubles (1 verse)

Answer 20

1Th 3:3 and to keep you from being shaken by the troubles you were going through. But you know that we are destined for such troubles.
3:4 Even while we were with you, we warned you that troubles would soon come - and they did, as you well know.
3:7 So we have been greatly encouraged in the midst of our troubles and suffering, dear brothers and sisters, because you have remained strong in your faith.

Question 21

1 Thessalonians 3:5
Individual

Answer 21

1
1Th 3:2,5,6 Timothy

Question 22

1 Thessalonians 3
Completion question, “How” (Unique to 1Th)

Answer 22

1Th 3:9 How we thank God for you! Because of you we have great joy as we enter God’s presence.

Question 23

1 Thessalonians 3
Exclamation

Answer 23

1
1Th 3:9 How we thank God for you!

Question 24

1 Thessalonians 3
Completion question, “It” (Unique to ALL)

Answer 24

1Th 3:8 It gives us new life to know that you are standing firm in the Lord.

Question 25

1 Thessalonians 3
Completion question, “Night”

Answer 25

1Th 3:10 Night and day we pray earnestly for you, asking God to let us see you again to fill the gaps in your faith.

Question 26

1 Thessalonians 3
Strength are mentioned in 4 verses

Answer 26

1Th 3:2 and we sent Timothy to visit you. He is our brother and God’s co-worker in proclaiming the Good News of Christ. We sent him to strengthen you, to encourage you in your faith,
3:5 That is why, when I could bear it no longer, I sent Timothy to find out whether your faith was still strong. I was afraid that the tempter had gotten the best of you and that our work had been useless.
3:7 So we have been greatly encouraged in the midst of our troubles and suffering, dear brothers and sisters, because you have remained strong in your faith.
3:13 May he, as a result, make your hearts strong, blameless, and holy as you stand before God our Father when our Lord Jesus comes again with all his holy people. Amen.

Question 27

1 Thessalonians 3
Geographical locations

Answer 27

1
1Th 3:1 Athens

Question 28

1 Thessalonians 3
Brothers are mentioned in 2 verses

Answer 28

1Th 3:2 and we sent Timothy to visit you. He is our brother and God’s co-worker in proclaiming the Good News of Christ. We sent him to strengthen you, to encourage you in your faith,
3:7 So we have been greatly encouraged in the midst of our troubles and suffering, dear brothers and sisters, because you have remained strong in your faith.

Question 29

1 Thessalonians 3:2
Individual

Answer 29

1
1Th 3:2,5,6 Timothy

Question 30

Quote 1 Thessalonians 3:5

Answer 30

1Th 3:5 That is why, when I could bear it no longer, I sent Timothy to find out whether your faith was still strong. I was afraid that the tempter had gotten the best of you and that our work had been useless.

Question 31

1 Thessalonians 3
Completion question, “Finally”

Answer 31

1Th 3:1 Finally, when we could stand it no longer, we decided to stay alone in Athens,

Question 32

1 Thessalonians 3
Strong faith (2 verses) Strong hearts (1 verse)

Answer 32

1Th 3:5 That is why, when I could bear it no longer, I sent Timothy to find out whether your faith was still strong. I was afraid that the tempter had gotten the best of you and that our work had been useless.
3:7 So we have been greatly encouraged in the midst of our troubles and suffering, dear brothers and sisters, because you have remained strong in your faith.
3:13 May he, as a result, make your hearts strong, blameless, and holy as you stand before God our Father when our Lord Jesus comes again with all his holy people. Amen.

Question 33

1 Thessalonians 3
Phrase “we could stand it no longer” and “I could bear it no longer”

Answer 33

1Th 3:1 Finally, when we could stand it no longer, we decided to stay alone in Athens,
3:5 That is why, when I could bear it no longer, I sent Timothy to find out whether your faith was still strong. I was afraid that the tempter had gotten the best of you and that our work had been useless.

Question 34

1 Thessalonians 3
Completion question, “But”

Answer 34

1Th 3:6 But now Timothy has just returned, bringing us good news about your faith and love. He reports that you always remember our visit with joy and that you want to see us as much as we want to see you.

Question 35

1 Thessalonians 3
Completion question, “That” (Unique to 1Th)

Answer 35

1Th 3:5 That is why, when I could bear it no longer, I sent Timothy to find out whether your faith was still strong. I was afraid that the tempter had gotten the best of you and that our work had been useless.

Question 36

1 Thessalonians 3
Give the verse that contains the one-word sentence “Amen”

Answer 36

1Th 3:13 May he, as a result, make your hearts strong, blameless, and holy as you stand before God our Father when our Lord Jesus comes again with all his holy people. Amen.

Question 37

1 Thessalonians 3
Phrase “standing firm in the Lord” and phrase “stand before God our Father”

Answer 37

1Th 3:8 It gives us new life to know that you are standing firm in the Lord.
3:13 May he, as a result, make your hearts strong, blameless, and holy as you stand before God our Father when our Lord Jesus comes again with all his holy people. Amen.

Question 38

1 Thessalonians 3
What did Thessalonians know (2 verses) and what did Paul know (1 verse)

Answer 38

1Th 3:3 and to keep you from being shaken by the troubles you were going through. But you know that we are destined for such troubles.
3:4 Even while we were with you, we warned you that troubles would soon come - and they did, as you well know.
3:8 It gives us new life to know that you are standing firm in the Lord.

Question 39

1 Thessalonians 3
Thessalonians’ strong faith in 2 verses

Answer 39

1Th 3:5 That is why, when I could bear it no longer, I sent Timothy to find out whether your faith was still strong. I was afraid that the tempter had gotten the best of you and that our work had been useless.
3:7 So we have been greatly encouraged in the midst of our troubles and suffering, dear brothers and sisters, because you have remained strong in your faith.

Question 40

1 Thessalonians 3
The unique word “tempter” is mentioned in 1 verse

Answer 40

1Th 3:5 That is why, when I could bear it no longer, I sent Timothy to find out whether your faith was still strong. I was afraid that the tempter had gotten the best of you and that our work had been useless.