1 Thessalonians 2:5-12

B. The proper conduct in daily living, 2:5-12

5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God [is] witness:

6 Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor [yet] of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. been...: or, used authority

discussion questions

5A. Have you ever heard a preacher use flattering words? __________________

A. Why would he try to flatter others? ____

B. What is flattery? ___________________

5B. What is covetousness? _________________

A. How is it cloaked? _________________

B. Can you think of some ways that preachers are covetous? __________

6A. How do preachers seek glory from the church? ________________________

6B. How do men seek the glory of the world? ___

6C. How can position or power be used to seek glory? _____________________

6D. Can men be apostles today? _____________

A. How would you respond to one who claimed to be an apostle? ______

7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:

8 So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.

9 For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.

discussion questions

7A. Describe how a preacher can preach as a nurse with a child? ____________

7B. Is there a place for "hell fire and brimstone" preaching? ________________

8A. What must be imparted in the preaching of the gospel?

____ A. Death, burial and resurrection of Christ

____ B. The plan of salvation

____ C. Righteousness, judgment, and eternity

____ D. Proper Christian living, moral values

8B. Does God require us to impart our "own souls" in preaching? _____________

9A. How does preaching include - -

A. Labor _________________

B. Travail (pain) ___________

C. Day and night __________

9B. What is included in the "work of the preacher"?

10 Ye [are] witnesses, and God [also], how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:

11 As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father [doth] his children,

12 That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

discussion questions

10A. What do you look for in the life of a preacher, elder, leader? ____________

10B. Define the following terms - -

A. Holy ___________

B. Righteous _______

C. Unblaemable ______

10C. How should we "behave" in the house of God? (1 Timothy 3:15) _________

11A. Should you call the preacher "father"? Why, or why not? _______________

11B. Discuss the importance and use of these terms - -

A. Exhorting _______

B. Encouraging _____

C. Testifying ______