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1 Thessalonians 1 · Grade 5

Turned From Idols

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Read and Think

The letter opens: Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the assembly of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. They always give thanks to God for the believers, remembering them without ceasing in prayer. They recall the believers' work of faith, labor of love, and perseverance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

The writers know that God has chosen these believers, because the Good News came to them not in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit. The Thessalonians became imitators of Paul and of the Lord. They received the word in much affliction, yet with joy of the Holy Spirit.

As a result, they became an example to all who believe in Macedonia and Achaia. The word of the Lord sounded out from them, and their faith toward God became known in every place. Others reported how they turned to God from idols, to serve a living and true God. Now they wait for His Son to come from heaven. God raised Him from the dead. Jesus, Paul says, delivers us from the wrath to come.

Show What You Know

  1. How often do the writers remember the believers?

  2. How did the Good News come besides in word?

  3. How did the Thessalonians receive the word?

  4. Whom did they become imitators of?

  5. Who delivers believers from the wrath to come?

Crossword

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Across

  1. you became an ____ to all who

Down

  1. his Son from ____, whom he raised
  2. to God from ____ to serve a

Think About It

  1. The Thessalonians had joy even in much trouble. How can God give us joy when things are hard?

  2. Their faith became known in every place. What might people learn about God by watching your life?

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.

  • What can people learn from you?
  • How can you share your faith?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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