2 Thessalonians 1 - Study Questions

Question 1

HCs 10 Statement and question. Chapter analysis answer. From the section of 2 Thessalonians titled, “Greetings from Paul.”
Paul, Silas, and Timothy wrote 2 Thessalonians to a church. Where was the church?

Answer 1

2Th 1:1 Thessalonica

Question 2

HCs 10 2-part answer. From the section of 2 Thessalonians titled, “Greetings from Paul.”
May Jesus give you what?

Answer 2

2Th 1:2 grace, peace

Question 3

HCs 20 Give 2 complete answers. From the section titled “Encouragement during Persecution.”
Why couldn’t Paul help but thank God for the Thessalonians?

Answer 3

2Th 1:3 Dear brothers and sisters, we can’t help but thank God for you, because your faith is flourishing and your love for one another is growing.

Question 4

HCs 20 Scripture text question. Give a complete answer. From the section titled “Encouragement during Persecution.”
About what did Paul proudly tell quote “God’s other churches”?

Answer 4

2Th 1:4 We proudly tell God’s other churches about your endurance and faithfulness in all the persecutions and hardships you are suffering.

Question 5

HCs 20 Give 2 complete answers. From the section titled “Encouragement during Persecution.”
God uses persecution to do what?

Answer 5

2Th 1:5 And God will use this persecution to show his justice and to make you worthy of his Kingdom, for which you are suffering.

Question 6

HCs 10 Scripture text question. Give a complete answer. From the section titled “Encouragement during Persecution.”
How will God pay back quote “those who persecute you”?

Answer 6

2Th 1:6 In his justice

Question 7

HCs 20 2-part answer. From the section titled “Encouragement during Persecution.”
God will provide rest for whom?

Answer 7

2Th 1:7 And God will provide rest for you who are being persecuted and also for us when the Lord Jesus appears from heaven. He will come with his mighty angels,

Question 8

HCs 10 From 2 Thessalonians chapter 1.

The word “flaming” is used to describe what?

Answer 8

2Th 1:8 fire

Question 9

HCs 20 Give a complete answer. From the section titled “Encouragement during Persecution.”
Define eternal destruction.

Answer 9

2Th 1:9 They will be punished with eternal destruction, forever separated from the Lord and from his glorious power.

Question 10

HCs 20 Scripture text question. Give a complete answer. From the section titled “Encouragement during Persecution.”
Why were the Thessalonians included with quote “all who believe”?

Answer 10

2Th 1:10 When he comes on that day, he will receive glory from his holy people - praise from all who believe. And this includes you, for you believed what we told you about him.

Question 11

HCs 10 Give a complete answer. From the section titled “Encouragement during Persecution.”
Faith prompts us to do what?

Answer 11

2Th 1:11 good things

Question 12

HCs 30 2-part question. Give a complete answer. From the section titled “Encouragement during Persecution.”
What is made possible and why?

Answer 12

2Th 1:12 Then the name of our Lord Jesus will be honored because of the way you live, and you will be honored along with him. This is all made possible because of the grace of our God and Lord, Jesus Christ.