The Thessalonian church was born in the fires of persecution. Their story reveals what it means to receive the gospel with genuine faith.
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Lesson 3: From Idols to the Living God — 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10
Discover how the Thessalonians turned radically from idols to serve the living God amid persecution, becoming a model of faith for all believers.
Lesson 2: When the Church Gets It Right — 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5
Paul opens 1 Thessalonians with thanksgiving and assurance of election. Explore the triad of faith, love, and hope and why the gospel came in power.
Lesson 1: A Church Born in Fire — 1 Thessalonians Introduction
Explore how Paul planted the Thessalonian church amid riots and persecution on his second missionary journey, and why it became a model for every generation.