1 & 2 Thessalonians Quiz

1 & 2 Thessalonians are two letters from ________, ________, and ________ while they were at Corinth (1 Thess. 1:1; 2 Thess. 1:1).

• Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy

• Peter, James, and John

• Matthew, Mark, and Luke

• Moses, Aaron, and Miriam

Paul wrote 1 Thessalonians to commend the Christians at ________ (Acts 17:1). He felt proud of them because (1) they became followers of the apostles ("us") and the ________ and, (2) in spite of their suffering, they ________ (1 Thess. 1:6).

• Thessalonica, Lord, received the word with joy

• Corinth, Lord, received the word with skepticism

• Ephesus, Christ, rejected the word

• Philippi, God, doubted the word

They became models to ________. Paul also commended their faith, which had ________.

• all believers in Macedonia and Achaia; gone out everywhere

• only their immediate family; limited impact

• the people in their town; not been noticed

• the leaders of the church; weakened over time

Later, Paul wrote 2 Thessalonians to resolve new problems. Further confusion about the Second Coming had stirred great debate (chapter 2). Paul praised them and thanked them because their ________ was growing, and their ________ was increasing (2 Thess. 1:3). They needed encouragement because ________ (2 Thess. 1:4–7).

• faith and love; they were persecuted

• wealth and health; they were prosperous

• knowledge and wisdom; they were learning

• power and influence; they were expanding

Paul gives the Thessalonians some good hints for everyday Christian living. Find them in the verses below. 1 Thessalonians 5:12:

• Respect those who work hard among you

• Live in peace with one another

• Warn those who are idle and disruptive

• All of the above

Paul gives the Thessalonians some good hints for everyday Christian living. Find them in the verses below. 1 Thessalonians 5:13b:

• Live in peace with each other.

• Pray without ceasing.

• Give thanks in all circumstances.

• Do not quench the Spirit.

Paul gives the Thessalonians some good hints for everyday Christian living. Which of the following is found in 1 Thessalonians 5:14?

• Warn those who are idle and disruptive

• Encourage the disheartened

• Help the weak

• Be patient with everyone

Paul gives the Thessalonians some good hints for everyday Christian living. Which of the following is found in 1 Thessalonians 5:15?

• Always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.

• Pray without ceasing.

• Give thanks in all circumstances.

• Do not quench the Spirit.

Paul gives the Thessalonians some good hints for everyday Christian living. Find them in the verses below. 1 Thessalonians 5:16:

Paul gives the Thessalonians some good hints for everyday Christian living. Find them in the verses below. 1 Thessalonians 5:17:

• Pray without ceasing

• Give thanks in all circumstances

• Hold fast to what is good

• Abstain from every form of evil