2 Thessalonians 1:1-12: A Suffering Church

Week 1 of our Bible Study podcast discussion. Join Ponch and Claire as they discuss the context and implications of 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12. Discussion Questions:What stood out to you? Any thoughts or questions you have about the passage or podcast discussion?What is Paul boasting about? What might it look like for a church leader today to boast about their church?How might you encourage someone in a gospel way who does and doesn't have external evidence of increasing faith and love?Why might affliction or persecution be evidence of one’s citizenship in God’s kingdom?2 Thessalonians 1:10 talks about how Christ will be “glorified in His saints” and “marveled at among all who believed”. What might that look like on a practical level?How do we become “worthy of His calling”?What is the end goal of the suffering, judgement and every good work? (verse 12)In what ways have your head (knowledge), heart (loves) or hands (actions) been impacted by the study of this section?