I Thessalonians X: Adieu and Do

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 November 15, 2017 Main Idea: Walk in holiness, rest in Jesus. 1. Take some time to recap what Paul has been teaching the church in Thessalonica through his letter of 1 Thessalonians. What have been some of the major topics or themes that Paul refers to? 2. Look at 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22; list out the verbs Paul is using. What is Paul calling them to do? How are they to walk in holiness? 3. Who is involved in their walk as the seek to walk in holiness? Who is involved in their sanctification process? 4. How does the Spirit help us in our sanctification? What is our attitude supposed to be towards the Spirit's work? 5. What is crucial about 5:23-24? How does this impact how we are to walk? 6. What does it mean to rest in Jesus? 7. In which of Paul's major themes (love, holiness, hope) do you need the Spirit's help in sanctification most in your life right now? 8. How can you encourage another brother/sister this week? Close with praying Paul's prayer in 5:23-24.