Questions specific to the August 31 sermon on 2 Thessalonians:

1.  How can Christians remain faithful and hopeful in the face of persecution or suffering, as encouraged in 2 Thessalonians 1?

2.  Why do you think Paul emphasized clarity around the “Day of the Lord” in chapter 2, and how should believers today respond to teachings about the end times?

3. What warnings does Paul give about deception and lawlessness in 2 Thessalonians 2, and how can believers guard themselves against spiritual deception today?

4.  What does 2 Thessalonians 3 teach about the relationship between faith and daily work, and how should the church handle those who choose to live idly?