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1 Thessalonians 5 · Grade 4

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.

Show What You Know

  1. What does Paul call believers?

  2. What is the breastplate made of?

  3. Why did Jesus die for believers?

  4. What should believers never repay?

  5. What should believers hold firmly?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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

Think About It

  1. Paul says, In everything give thanks. What is something hard you can still thank God in?

  2. 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.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you be patient?
  • How can you pray all day?

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