2 Thessalonians 3 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: Do Not Grow Weary

Answers here are a guide. Welcome any answer that shows a child is thinking about the story, and celebrate their effort. Talk About It questions are open, so they have no set answers.

PreschoolKeep Doing Good

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Coloring and finding page: any careful coloring is a win. Help your child point to and name each picture above.

KindergartenKeep Doing Right

WORK → picture 4PRAY → picture 3PEACE → picture 1GOOD → picture 2

Grade 1Do Not Get Tired

Pray for us. → picture 5The Lord is faithful. → picture 1Paul worked night and day. → picture 4Keep doing what is right. → picture 2The Lord gives peace. → picture 3

Order:

1. But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.2. May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and into the perseverance of Christ.3. But you, brothers, don’t be weary in doing what is right.4. Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways.

Grade 2The Lord Is Faithful

What did Paul want to spread fast? God's word (circle)
Who is faithful? The Lord (circle)
Why did Paul work hard? To set a good example
What should we not get tired of? Doing what is right (circle)

Grade 3Not Weary in Doing Good

Why did Paul want prayer? So the word of the Lord would spread quickly
What will the Lord guard them from? The evil one
Where did Paul pray the Lord would lead their hearts? Into God's love
What should we not grow tired of? Doing good

1: But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.2: May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and into the perseverance of Christ.3: But you, brothers, don’t be weary in doing what is right.4: Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways.

Grade 4An Example to Follow

What does Paul want the word of the Lord to do? Spread rapidly and be glorified
What will the faithful Lord do? Establish them and guard them from the evil one
Why did Paul work night and day? So he would not be a burden and to be an example
How should they treat someone who will not listen? Not as an enemy, but warn him as a brother
What does Paul ask the Lord of peace to give? Peace at all times in all ways

Word bank: 1. pray; 2. faithful; 3. work; 4. right; 5. peace

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

Grade 5The Lord of Peace

Why does Paul ask prayer for rescue? Because not all have faith
Into what does Paul pray the Lord will direct their hearts? Into the love of God and the steady endurance Christ gives
What problem does Paul address? Some were refusing to work and acting as busybodies
Why did Paul not use his right to support? To set an example for them to imitate
How should the church treat the one who does not obey? Not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.