Dynamic Studies in 1St & 2Nd Thessalonians: Bringing God’s Word to Life
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he believers in Thessalonica had a problem. In fact, they had several problems. They were under attack by not only state and local authorities, but by pretenders to the faith who were out to subvert and control them. The two letters written to them embody key truths repeated many times in many ways to aid them in the fight for their faith. The three main points put forth in amazingly helpful detail covered:
1. The truth and authority of the Scriptures.
2. The certainty of eternal life they had attained.
3. The victory they now had in their lives and how to best live it out.
We can easily see why these books are so relevant today as those who have trusted Jesus Christ face the same challenges faced by the Thessalonians.
Gordon Haresign, internationally known author, professor, speaker, and chairman of the board of directors of Scripture Union, speaking about the Dynamic Bible Studies series produced by Scheeren, has said, These are among the finest, if not the finest, inductive Bible studies available today. I strongly endorse them.”
This sentiment was echoed by Dr. Dilo Paul, a materials scientist, who said, “I love these studies as they guide me through finding the answers to questions that arise during Bible study from the Bible itself.”
Steve White, Ph.D., author, church consultant and Executive Pastor of the Mountain Life Church in the greater Salt Lake area, said, “Fred hits a great blend of commentary, historical context, and practical application. The study questions are clear, thought-provoking and relevant. I could easily recommend this for either individual or group study.”
Robert T. Mason, former executive at an international firm and in his second career as a pastor said, “Fred has done it again!! He has a great way of opening up and explaining the Word of God.”
Fred A. Scheeren
Fred Scheeren is a distinguished Certified Financial Planner® and Managing Director-Investments with a major investment firm. Using his award-winning analytical skills and overwhelming passion for biblical study, Scheeren has carved out a second vocation as a speaker and now an author. Over the past fifty years he has presented numerous Bible studies to groups of different sizes and denominations.
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Dynamic Studies in 1St & 2Nd Thessalonians - Fred A. Scheeren
Copyright © 2022 Fred A. Scheeren.
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WestBow Press rev. date: 01/26/2022
CONTENTS
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Preface
Ground Rules
Introduction to the Thessalonian Letters
Week 1: Thankful for You
Week 2: Pure Motives in Action
Week 3: Concern for the Thessalonians
Week 4: An Encouraging Report
Week 5: Living to Please God
Week 6: The Coming of the Lord
Week 7: More Concern for the Thessalonians
Introduction to Paul’s Second Letter to the Thessalonians
Week 8: Concern for the Thessalonians
Week 9: The End is Coming
Week 10: Our Certainty
Week 11: Specific Prayer Requests
Week 12: Requirement to be Productive
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
DEDICATION
I DEDICATE THIS book to my lovely wife, Sally, who is a Jewish believer and Ivy League educated attorney. She has stood by me over the years and raised our sons in our God-loving home. The comfort of sharing our friendship and our love for Christ has encouraged me greatly in creating this series of dynamic studies of various books of the Bible. Sally’s participation in our small group studies has added a much deeper dimension of richness to the discussions. Thank you for sharing your heritage, training, and knowledge.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
MY FRIEND, BOB Mason, who at the time I began the Dynamic Bible Studies series was in his second career as the pastor of small groups at the Bible Chapel in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, suggested the overall structure of each study. Realizing our group was doing more in-depth work than most, he asked that I include several important segments in each lesson—most specifically, the warm-up and life application phases.
Bob suggested a great resource called the New Testament Lesson Planner from InterVarsity Press. I have augmented this with commentaries by Dr. Charles Missler from Koinonia House, the Wiersbe Bible Commentary, The MacArthur Bible Handbook by Dr. John MacArthur, the Bible Commentaries of J. Vernon McGee, and the whole of Scripture itself. To make the utilization of the whole of Scripture more efficient, I have also leaned heavily on the Libronix Digital Library, perhaps the most advanced Bible software available, and other resources to help us understand how the New Testament and the Tanakh (Old Testament) fit together as one cohesive document.
I have also enjoyed the input and encouragement of my friend, Ron Jones, as I have continued to prepare these studies. Ron is a former high school principal and administrator. He is also a committed believer and daily student of God’s Word. His background in education coupled with his love of God and His Word has made him a powerful force for good.
I would like to express thanks to my late friend, Gordon Haresign, for his continued support and encouragement in my efforts to produce the Dynamic Bible Studies series. Gordon’s journey began with his birth in the Belgian Congo. In the following years he was a senior executive with an international accounting firm, served in the military, labored as a Bible college professor, was instrumental in the leadership of a worldwide Bible correspondence school, and recently served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Scripture Union, an international Bible-based ministry. Gordon’s work as a teacher, speaker, and missionary has taken him to over 50 countries on five continents. His three most recent books, Authentic Christianity, Pray for the Fire to Fall and his last work on Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians which may someday be in print, should be required reading for all believers. Speaking of the Dynamic Bible Studies series he has written, These are among the finest, if not the finest, inductive Bible studies available today. I strongly endorse them.
I would also like to express my appreciation to my two proof-readers. This includes:
• Cynthia Nicastro, an intelligent, ardent and devoted student of the Scriptures and a meticulous grammarian.
• My wife Sally, a Jewish believer and Ivy League educated lawyer who was law review in law school, worked for the Superior Court of the State of Pennsylvania, and is now in private practice.
May God bless you, inspire you, teach you, and change your life for the better as you work through these lessons.
PREFACE
Welcome to what I hope you find to be a most enjoyable and enlightening study of two letters written by one of the most intelligent, highly educated, well-read and influential men in history. This man’s life was changed from that of a zealous, violent, murderous enemy of the early Jewish and Gentile believers to one of the most dedicated followers of the Jewish Messiah. These letters are part of the group of documents that today is known as The Bible
and are referred to as the Books of First and Second Thessalonians.
As we consider how these books of the Bible fit into the whole of the New Testament and the Tanakh (the name used by Jews for the Old Testament, used here to emphasize the Jewishness of the Scriptures), we need to realize a number of things. We should stand in awe of this collection of 66 books, written over thousands of years by at least 40 different authors. Every detail of the text is there by design. It explains history before it happens, and comes to us from outside the dimension of time. It is, in short, the most amazing, most authenticated, and most accurate book available in the world.
If this claim is not strong enough, add to it the indisputable fact that the words contained therein have changed more lives than any others now in existence.
While the Judeo-Christian Scriptures are demonstrably perfect, my prepared studies are not. There is no way I or anyone else could possibly incorporate the depth of the text into individual sessions. I simply desire to provide a vehicle for others to use in their investigation of the Scriptures as they incorporate these timeless truths into their lives.
Speaking of small groups, Dr. Chuck Missler, a former Fortune 500 CEO, said, "I experienced more growth in my personal life as a believer by participating in