◄ 1 Thessalonians 4:10 ►
And you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Thessalonians 4:10? 2. How can we "excel even more" in loving others as taught in 1 Thessalonians 4:10? 3. What practical steps can deepen our love for fellow believers as instructed here? 4. How does 1 Thessalonians 4:10 connect with Jesus' commandment to love one another? 5. In what ways can our church community "excel even more" in love today? 6. How can personal growth in love impact our witness to non-believers? 7. How does 1 Thessalonians 4:10 encourage believers to love others more deeply and broadly? 8. What historical context influenced Paul's message in 1 Thessalonians 4:10? 9. How does 1 Thessalonians 4:10 relate to the overall theme of brotherly love in the Bible? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Thessalonians 4? 11. What does the Bible teach about hate? 12. (1 Thess 1:8) Where is the historical documentation showing that the Thessalonian church’s influence spread so widely, as claimed? 13. (1 Thess 1:4) Is there any tangible evidence supporting divine 'election' beyond Paul's assertion to the Thessalonians? 14. What are Timothy's key contributions in the Bible? Discussion Questions 1. How does the love demonstrated by the Thessalonians serve as a model for our own church community today? 2. In what ways can we "excel more and more" in love, both individually and collectively? 3. How does the concept of brotherly love in 1 Thessalonians 4:10 connect with Jesus' command in John 13:34-35? 4. What are some practical ways we can show love to fellow believers and those outside the church? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced or witnessed love within the Christian community. How did it impact your faith or the faith of others? 1 Thessalonians 4 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Paul's call to sanctification in 1 Thessalonians 4 apply to our lives today? 2. How does the call for sexual purity challenge societal norms in the 21st century? How can Christians maintain this purity in a hypersexualized culture? 3. In the context of brotherly love, how can we demonstrate this in our daily lives and in our local communities? 4. Discuss the implications of leading a "quiet life" as stated in 1 Thessalonians 4:11. How does it contradict or align with modern societal values? 5. How does the hope of Christ's return impact the way we live our daily lives? 6. How should we approach and comfort those grieving the loss of loved ones, based on Paul's words in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18? 7. How does the idea of sanctification influence your personal decisions and lifestyle? 8. Discuss how sexual purity extends beyond physical actions. How does it encompass thoughts and emotions? 9. How does the anticipation of Christ's return inspire or shape your personal growth as a Christian? 10. Discuss how understanding and believing in the resurrection can affect our perspective on death. 11. How can we use the teachings in 1 Thessalonians 4 to influence our interactions with non-believers? 12. What challenges do you face when trying to live a life that pleases God as highlighted in this chapter? 13. How does Paul's advice to "work with your own hands" translate into modern work ethics and career life? 14. How can you encourage and comfort others with the message from 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18? 15. Reflect on the concept of "being dependent on nobody" in the context of modern society. 16. How can we as Christians better love "more and more" as Paul encourages in verses 9-10? 17. What societal structures or systems could be challenged or improved based on the principles in 1 Thessalonians 4? 18. How can we prepare ourselves for the second coming of Christ, based on what we learn in this chapter? 19. How do the principles laid out in this chapter influence your perception of what it means to be a Christian? 20. In light of the themes in 1 Thessalonians 4, what practical steps can you take to align your life closer to these teachings? Links 1 Thessalonians 4:10 NIV 1 Thessalonians 4:10 NLT 1 Thessalonians 4:10 ESV 1 Thessalonians 4:10 NASB 1 Thessalonians 4:10 KJV 1 Thessalonians 4:10 Commentaries Bible Hub