1 Thessalonians 5: Children of Light

1 Thessalonians 5 reminds believers that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night, but they belong to the light, not the night. So they should be alert and self-controlled, putting on faith, love, and the hope of salvation like armor. God did not appoint them to wrath but to salvation through Jesus. Paul gives many short commands: encourage one another, be at peace, Always rejoice. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks. He prays that the God of peace will make them holy, for he who calls you is faithful.

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¹ But concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need that anything be written to you.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² For you yourselves know well that the day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ For when they are saying, “Peace and safety,” then sudden destruction will come on them, like birth pains on a pregnant woman. Then they will in no way escape.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ But you, brothers, aren’t in darkness, that the day should overtake you like a thief.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ You are all children of light and children of the day. We don’t belong to the night, nor to darkness,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ so then let’s not sleep, as the rest do, but let’s watch and be sober.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ For those who sleep, sleep in the night; and those who are drunk are drunk in the night.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ But since we belong to the day, let’s be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet, the hope of salvation.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ For God didn’t appoint us to wrath, but to the obtaining of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ and to respect and honor them in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁴ We exhort you, brothers: Admonish the disorderly; encourage the faint-hearted; support the weak; be patient toward all.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁵ See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good for one another and for all.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁶ Always rejoice.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁷ Pray without ceasing.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁸ In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁹ Don’t quench the Spirit.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁰ Don’t despise prophecies.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²¹ Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²² Abstain from every form of evil.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²³ May the God of peace himself sanctify you completely. May your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁴ He who calls you is faithful, who will also do it.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁵ Brothers, pray for us.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁶ Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁷ I solemnly command you by the Lord that this letter be read to all the holy brothers.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁸ The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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Always Be Glad

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“Always rejoice.”

1 Thessalonians 5:16 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

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Always Rejoice

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Paul writes that believers already know the day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night. It will come suddenly. But believers are not in darkness. You are all children of light and children of the day. So they should not sleep spiritually but stay watchful and self-controlled.

Believers put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet, the hope of salvation. God chose them to be saved through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for them so they would live together with Him. So Paul tells them to encourage one another and build each other up.

Paul ends with many short commands. Respect those who lead them and be at peace. Help those who are weak. Be patient with everyone. Never repay evil for evil. Always rejoice. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you. Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good. Paul prays that the God of peace will make them holy. He who calls you is faithful, who will also do it.

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Why did Jesus die for believers?
What should believers never repay?
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rejoicepeacedayGodlight

Paul writes that believers already know the of the Lord comes like a thief in the night.
You are all children of and children of the day.
chose them to be saved through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for them so they would live together with Him.
Respect those who lead them and be at .
Always .

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Paul says, In everything give thanks. What is something hard you can still thank God in?
Paul says to build each other up. What words could you say to build up someone in your family?

Memory Verse

“Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good.”

1 Thessalonians 5:21 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for joy, prayer and thanks. Help me . Amen.

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1 Thessalonians 5 · Grade 5

The God of Peace

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Paul says believers do not need to be told about the times and seasons, for they know the day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night. For those who are unprepared, it will come suddenly. But believers are not in darkness. You are all children of light and children of the day. So they should not be sleepy or careless like others but should watch and be sober.

Because they live in God's light, they should put on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of the hope of salvation. For God didn't appoint us to wrath, but to the obtaining of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus died for them so that they would live together with Him. Therefore they should encourage one another and build each other up, as they already do.

Paul closes with a series of brief commands. Honor those who labor among them in the Lord, and be at peace. Warn the disorderly, encourage the faint-hearted, support the weak, and be patient toward all. See that no one returns evil for evil. Always rejoice. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you. Don't quench the Spirit. Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good. Paul prays that the God of peace will sanctify them completely, and he adds a promise: He who calls you is faithful, who will also do it.

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How does the day of the Lord come?
What is the helmet for believers?
What did God appoint believers to?
Who should believers encourage?
What does Paul say the One who calls them will do?

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calls you is ____, who will also

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Always ____.
In everything give ____, for this is

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Memory Verse

“Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good.”

1 Thessalonians 5:21 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for joy, prayer and thanks. Help me . Amen.

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Who is faithful?
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