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answers for tomorrow that shape today

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heart of thankfulness1 Thessalonians 1

• Constantly thinking of and praying for the Church (1 Thessalonians 1:2)

• Paul was intentional to thank people for their labor, faithfulness, and love

• It is so important to make people feel valued. More importantly, we need to actually value them.

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behavior and actions back up words1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

• Common Misconception• "Preach the Gospel... and if necessary, use words"• This is not the command that Jesus gave us, but only part of it

Matthew 28:19-20 - Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them int the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.

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behavior and actions back up words1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

• Paul said that the Gospel did not come merely in words, but that he backed up the message with his character

• We must set an example of Christ worth following (Titus 2:7,12, John 15:13, Psalm 71:7, Ephesians 4:24)

• Not Easy or necessarily immediately attractive, but one that lines up with Grace and The Gospel.

• Not Perfection or in a Pretense of having it “figured out” (Philippians 3:1-14)

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the purpose of this life1 Thessalonians 2

• To impart the Gospel and our very lives (v. 8)

• When sharing the Gospel, keep these ideas in mind:• Be bold, yet gentle (v. 2)

• There is a difference between being Bold and Confident and being Arrogant and Aggressive

• For the benefit of the listener (v. 3-7a)

• At our own sacrifice (v. 7b-10)

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the purpose of this life1 Thessalonians 2

• Living a life worthy of God (V. 12)

• Accept the Gospel as God’s own words• Keep an eye on who you imitate (1 Corinthians 15:33)

• Help people along - How?

• Exhort - Strongly Urge• Encourage - Give Support, Confidence and Hope• Insist - Not Accepting Refusal

• Killer attitude about people (v. 19-20)

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actions and attitudes in proclaiming the gospel

1 Thessalonians 2

• Bold in proclaiming the Gospel (v. 2)

• Correct in proclaiming the Gospel (v. 3)

• Honest in proclaiming the Gospel (v. 3)

• God Pleasing in proclaiming the Gospel (v. 4)

• Not Greedy in proclaiming the Gospel (v. 5)

• Humble in proclaiming the Gospel (v. 6) • Gentle in proclaiming the Gospel (v. 7)

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actions and attitudes in proclaiming the gospel

1 Thessalonians 2

• Loving in proclaiming the Gospel (v. 8)

• Giving in proclaiming the Gospel (v. 9)

• Devout in proclaiming the Gospel (v. 10)

• Just in proclaiming the Gospel (v. 10)

• Blameless in proclaiming the Gospel (v. 10)

• Instructive in proclaiming the Gospel (v. 11)

• Comforting in proclaiming the Gospel (v. 11)

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