2 Thessalonians | Final Commands for Endurance

As Paul closes his letter to the Thessalonians, he gives some final commands for enduring in the faith in the midst of hardship. What can we learn from these verses for when we face hard times? Join us this Sunday at CrossWinds Church in Spencer as we finish the book of 2 Thessalonians.

Sermon Discussion

1. After studying 2 Thessalonians, what is one way that you have been encouraged to keep going when you face hardship?
2. What is one takeaway from the sermon and one question that you had after hearing the sermon?
3. Read 2 Thessalonians 3:6–12. Share one insight from these verses on hard work.
4. Read 2 Thessalonians 3:7–9; 1 Corinthians 11:1. What are your initial thoughts on the idea of asking other Christians to “follow your example”? In what ways is the Christian faith “caught” and not just “taught”?
5. What might it look like to enter into a discipleship relationship of imitation like Paul describes here?
6. Read 2 Thessalonians 2:13. Why is it important for us to be reminded to keep doing good when suffering?
7. Read 2 Thessalonians 2:14–15. We often tend to focus on the command to “have nothing to do” with others or just ignore the sins of other Christians. What do these verses teach us about how to love others well?
8. This Time Tomorrow: How does this passage transform your thoughts, actions, or interactions at “this time tomorrow”?