1. A Celebration of Faith  ( 1:1⁠–⁠3:13 )

a. Greetings to the Thessalonians  ( 1:1⁠–⁠10 )

b. Paul’s Ministry  ( 2:1⁠–⁠20 )

i.   Paul Recalls His Visit  ( 2:1⁠–⁠16 )

ii.  Paul’s Longing to Visit Again  ( 2:17⁠–⁠20 )

c. Timothy’s Ministry  ( 3:1⁠–⁠10 )

i.   Timothy’s Visit  ( 3:1⁠–⁠5 )

ii.  Timothy’s Encouraging Report  ( 3:6⁠–⁠10 )

d. Prayer for Endurance  ( 3:11⁠–⁠13 )

2. A Call to Righteous Living  ( 4:1⁠–⁠5:28 )

a. Living to Please God  ( 4:1⁠–⁠12 )

b. The Return of the Lord  ( 4:13⁠–⁠18 )

c. The Day of the Lord  ( 5:1⁠–⁠11 )

d. Christian Living  ( 5:12⁠–⁠22 )

e. Final Blessings and Instruction  ( 5:23⁠–⁠28 )