Grace Community Bible Church Sermons

Pastor Rob Davis: 1 Thess. 2:13-20

In 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 we observe 4 aspects of Paul’s character.

1. Thankfulness: Paul thanks God for the Thessalonians’ reception of the gospel.
1. As the word of God (v. 13)
2. Amidst persecution (v. 14)
2. Passion: Paul condemns unbelieving Jews.
1. Who killed Jesus & the prophets (v. 15a)
2. Who persecuted Paul (v. 15b)
3. Who displease God (v. 15c)
4. Who hinder the gospel’s progress (v. 16a)
5. Who are under God’s wrath (v. 16b, c)
3. Compassion: Paul longs for the Thessalonians (v. 17-18).
4. Humility: Paul commends the Thessalonians as a validation of God’s work in his ministry (v. 19-20).

Pastor Rob Davis: 1 Thess. 2:5-12

In 1 Thessalonians 2:5-12 Paul compels us to examine both what their ministry was and what it was not.

1. Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy’s ministry was not:
1. Based on flattering speech (v. 5a)
2. Motivated by greed (v. 5b)
3. Seeking glory from men (v. 6)
2. Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy’s ministry was:
1. Like a nursing mother with her babies.
1. Gentle (v. 7a)
2. Caring (v. 7b)
3. Affectionate (v. 8a, c)
4. Selfless (v. 8b)
2. Like a father with his children.
1. Working to provide (v. 9)
2. Walking as a model (v. 10)
3. Witnessing toward maturity (vs. 11-12)

Pastor Rob Davis: 1 Thess. 2:1-4

In 1 Thessalonians 2:1-4 Paul shows us 3 characteristics of Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy’s preaching.

1. Their preaching was fruitful (v. 1).
2. Their preaching was bold & courageous.
1. In the face of persecution (v. 2a, c).
2. In the presence of God (v. 2b).
3. Their preaching was not from wrong motives.
1. Not from error (v. 3a) because God has approved them and entrusted them with the gospel (v. 4a).
2. Not from impurity (v. 3b) because God has examined their hearts (v. 4c).
3. Not in deceitfulness (v. 3c) because they speak to please God, not men (v. 4b).