Today, we finish 2 Thessalonians with chapter 3. Paul finishes his second letter by seeking prayer and warning against idleness. “If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat” (v. 10) or “do not grow weary in doing good” (v. 13). Which is it when it comes to the poor?

In Thessalonians 2. Paul answers questions about the day of the Lord. He reminds us not to be quickly shaken or alarmed. The day of the Lord cannot come until the son of destruction exalts himself. Will you recognize him, or be deceived?

In 2 Thessalonians 1, Paul tells us to persevere in the midst of persecutions.

In 1 Thessalonians 5, Paul closes his letter with a Christian "to-do" list. When you master it, let us know.

In 1 Thessalonians 4, Paul answers questions about the coming of the Lord, commonly referred to as the rapture. He also comments on the will of God. Do you wonder about the rapture, or the will of God?

In 1 Thessalonians 3, Paul hears the Thessalonians are standing firm despite persecution. Have you suffered because of your faith? Can you stand firm? Have you?

In 1 Thessalonians 2, Paul shares he, Silas, and Timothy were entrusted with the gospel. They shared it in Thessalonica and people converted to Christianity. Do you think you are entrusted with the gospel? Are you sharing it?

In Thessalonians 1, the church heard the Word of the Lord, they became an example to others. Is that what happened to you when you heard the Word of the Lord? Have you become an example to others? Do others see Christianity in you?