1Thessalonians 2:17-3:5

Longing to see one another

How to glorify God from this portion of 1Thessalonians.

Be eager to see one another's faces

1Thess 2:17 "endeavored more eagerly.... With great desire"

Family language 2:7; 2:11

Friend, 2:8 and John 15:13

Christ's family, Matthew 12:49-50

Your love will glorify God:

John 13:34-35; 1Peter 1:22; 4:8; 1John 4:10-12; Ephesians 4:1-3; Romans 13:8; Hebrews 10:24

Be concerned to know if your church is encouraged in its faith.

Make more than an effort to know how your brothers and sisters are doing.

1Thess 2:18.

Look forward to that glorious church assembly "in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming."

John 5:24; Prov 14:27

Be wary of the temptations of the tempter.

The temptation to stop following Christ, 3:5

Rev 12:10; Hebrews 9:14

The temptation to dwell on afflictions and tribulations, 3:3.

Revelation 2:10 "Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer.

Revelation 2:11 "He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death."

Put on the full armor of God.

Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

1Thessalonians 3:2 ...to establish and encourage you concerning your faith.

Luke 22:32; Acts 18:23; 1Peter 5:10;

James 5:8 You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.

Romans 16:25-27.