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1 Thessalonians 1 · Grade 4

Work of Faith, Labor of Love

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Read and Think

The first verse names Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy as the writers. They write to the assembly of the Thessalonians. They give thanks to God for all of them and remember them in prayer.

They remember three things: the believers' work of faith, labor of love, and patient hope in the Lord Jesus Christ. The Good News did not come in word only. The Holy Spirit worked with power. Though the believers faced much trouble, they received the word with joy from the Holy Spirit.

The believers became an example to all who believe in Macedonia and Achaia. The word of the Lord went out from them, and their faith became known everywhere. People reported that they had left idols behind to serve the true and living God. They also wait for Jesus to come from heaven. God raised Him from the dead.

Show What You Know

  1. Who does verse 1 name as the writers?

  2. What three things do the writers remember?

  3. How did the Good News come?

  4. Where were they an example?

  5. Whom did God raise from the dead?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

faithGodwordjoyexample
  1. They give thanks to for all of them and remember them in prayer.
  2. The Good News did not come in only.
  3. Though the believers faced much trouble, they received the word with from the Holy Spirit.
  4. The believers became an to all who believe in Macedonia and Achaia.
  5. The word of the Lord went out from them, and their became known everywhere.

Think About It

  1. The Thessalonians were an example to other believers. How can you be a good example of faith to someone younger than you?

  2. They turned from idols to serve the true God. What things can sometimes take God's place in our hearts?

Memory Verse

“For from you the word of the Lord has been declared, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone out, so that we need not say anything.”

1 Thessalonians 1:8 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for faith, love and hope. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How could your life help someone hear about Jesus?
  • How can God give you joy?

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