Walk Worthy of the Kingdom

1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

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Nik Wallenda

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H.B. Warner as Jesus

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1. What was the significance of Paul evoking two witnesses about his actions among the Thessalonians? (1 Thessalonians 2:10)

Walking worthy for Christ involves the outward expression and the inward commitment so

Paul was appealing to both.

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2. Would others look at your life and testify that you are walking as a Christ-follower?

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3. If you had to stand before God today would He say, “well

done?”

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4. What 3 characteristics did Paul refer to that are necessary for a worthy walk? (v. 10)

a. Holiness – Relationship to God and othersb. Righteousness – Relationship to men in a manner consistent with the Word.c. Blamelessness – Not being sinless but being

blameless when accusations are hurled

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5. How does the phrase in (v. 10) “…our conduct was toward you who believe” exemplify unity among believers?

Paul and his associates lived with these characteristics to demonstrate unity and

preserve unity.

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6. Do you know anyone who is not a church-goer who points to disharmony and hypocrisy in the church as their reason for not attending? If so, how would you respond to them?

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7. How do the following passages speak to being a good example for others?

a. (Phil. 3:17) Be imitators of Christb. (1 Tim. 1:16) Through grace and mercy others

learn the patience of Christ toward sinners

c. (Titus 2:7) Do good works to set an exampled. (1 Peter 5:3) Be a humble servant to those you

have authority over

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8. Paul uses the metaphor of a father with his own children in (v. 11). What is the significance and meaning of this?

He would take them under his wing and encourage them but also hold them

accountable.

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9. Do you have anyone in your life that is like a spiritual father figure to you? Are you that for someone else? If not, how can you incorporate this into your walk?

DISCUSSION GUIDEDISCUSSION GUIDE10. What 3 things did Paul do to hold the

Thessalonian Christians accountable? (V. 12)

a.Exhorted them – To hold them to a particular line of conductb.Encouraged them – To help them continue on a specific coursec.Implored them – To stay the course to practice perseverance

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11. Paul exhorted, encouraged and implored them to walk worthy of God. What are some needed disciplines to live accordingly?