1 & 2 Thessalonians Leader Guide

Lead a 4-week Bible study on 1 & 2 Thessalonians using Enter the Bible resources

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1 & 2 Thessalonians Leader Guide

What's special about 1 & 2 Thessalonians?

The Books of 1 & 2 Thessalonians are letters that afford glimpses into the most affectionate aspects of Paul’s pastoral and theological guidance to a church he helped found.

When you download this Bible study leader guide from Enter the Bible, you'll receive insights on key passages as well as discussion questions to lead a four-week study.

This leader guide is informed by the scholarship of Dr. Matthew Skinner, the Asher O. and Carrie Nasby Professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary.

What’s Inside

This guide introduces you to 1 & 2 Thessalonians and can be adapted to suit your group's needs. With the resources below, you'll have the info and inspiration to lead with confidence.

Find commentaries on distinctive passages in 1 & 2 Thessalonians, including passages discussing the return of Jesus Christ (1 Thessalonians 4-5), rebellion, lawlessness, and deception (2 Thessalonians 2), and warnings against idleness and disobedience (2 Thessalonians 3), along with other passages. Reflection questions for each week provide prompts to lead a robust discussion on these passages.

Consider opening and closing each study session with prayer. It's a chance to give thanks for those present, to lift up particular prayer requests, to grow deeper in faith and community, and to seek God's help in understanding and living out the message found in God's Word.

Each Leader Guide contains dozens of links to passages, books, articles, podcast episodes, videos, and other Luther Seminary digital resources that will enhance your understanding of this book of the Bible.

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Chelsey Sanford

Editorial Assistant, Enter the Bible, Luther Seminary

Chelsey Sanford, M.A., is the Editorial Assistant for Luther Seminary's Enter the Bible and a 2025 Master of Arts graduate from Luther Seminary.

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