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2 Thessalonians 3 · Grade 4

An Example to Follow

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Paul writes: Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified. He also asks prayer to be rescued from evil people, for not everyone has faith. Then he gives a strong promise: But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one. Paul prays that the Lord will direct their hearts into God's love and Christ's endurance.

Some believers were refusing to work and were becoming busybodies. Paul reminds them that when he was with them, he paid for his food and worked night and day so he would not be a burden. He had a right to their help, but he chose to be an example. He had taught: If anyone is not willing to work, don't let him eat. He tells those who are idle to work quietly and earn their own food.

Paul says: But you, brothers, don't be weary in doing what is right. If someone will not listen, the church should keep apart from him so that he may be ashamed. Yet Paul adds, Don't count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. He closes: Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. He signs the greeting with his own hand.

Show What You Know

  1. What does Paul want the word of the Lord to do?

  2. What will the faithful Lord do?

  3. Why did Paul work night and day?

  4. How should they treat someone who will not listen?

  5. What does Paul ask the Lord of peace to give?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

peaceprayworkfaithfulright
  1. Paul writes: Finally, brothers, for us, that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified.
  2. Then he gives a strong promise: But the Lord is , who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.
  3. Some believers were refusing to and were becoming busybodies.
  4. He had a to their help, but he chose to be an example.
  5. He closes: Now may the Lord of himself give you peace at all times in all ways.

Think About It

  1. Paul says, don't be weary in doing what is right. When do you feel tired of doing good, and what helps you keep going?

  2. Paul worked hard to be an example. How can your hard work be an example to others?

Memory Verse

“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.”

2 Thessalonians 3:16 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for strength to keep doing good. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can your work at home or church be a good example to others?
  • How can you correct a friend kindly?

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