INTRODUCTION

1. Commencement of Faith

a) Humble

b) Heartening

2. Continuing development of Faith

a) Healthy and strong

b) Hugely significant

 

A FAITH-FELLOWSHIP DEVELOPMENT

1. Followers of us Thessalonians 1:6a

2. The brotherhood of faith 1 Thessalonians 2:1, 17

3. Our glory and joy 1 Thessalonians 2:19

 

TIMOTHY SENT TO CHECK ON THE FAITH OF THE THESSALONIANS

1. Timothy described

a) Our brother

b) A minister of God

c) Our fellow-labourer in the Gospel of Christ 1 Thessalonians 3:2a

2. The Mission of Timothy

a) To establish the Faith of the Thessalonians 1 Thessalonians 3:2b

b) To encourage concerning the Faith 1Thessalonians 3:2c

3. The Report of Timothy

a) Good news 1 Thessalonians 3:6a

b) Good Fruit

i) Faith

ii) Love 1 Thessalonians 3:6b

c) Good memories

4. “Good remembrance of us” 1 Thessalonians 3:6c

d) Good desire

i) “Greatly desiring to see us”

ii) “And we of you” 1 Thessalonians 3:6d

 

NATURAL RESPONSE

1. Comfort felt

“We were comforted concerning you by your faith”   1 Thessalonians 3:7

2. Commendation for standing fast

“For now we live, if you stand fast in the Lord”  1 Thessalonians 3:8

3. Thanksgiving

“For what thanks can we render to God”  1 Thessalonians 3:9a

4. Joy

“The joy with which we rejoice”  1 Thessalonians 3:9b

5. Prayer

“Night and day praying exceedingly”   1 Thessalonians 3:10a

6. Special things prayed for

a) Another visit to Thessalonica

“That we may see you”  1 Thessalonians 3:10b

b) Further instruction

“And perfect what is lacking in your faith”  1 Thessalonians 3:10c

 

OUR CHALLENGE IN CONCLUSION

1. To grow in our faith

2. To cultivate an unshakeable faith