Thessalonians 2:1-16

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The guys dive into 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16, exploring Paul's description of his ministry approach and motivations among the Thessalonians. Ken and Steve unpack the historical context of Paul's journey from Philippi to Thessalonica while examining Paul's unique dual approach as both a gentle mother and guiding father figure.

• Paul traveled about 100 miles from Philippi to Thessalonica after being "shamefully treated"
• The apostles approached their ministry with integrity, avoiding flattery or greed
• Paul deliberately uses "the gospel of God" phrasing multiple times throughout this passage
• Discussion of Paul's dual leadership style as both nurturing mother and guiding father
• Exploration of what it means that Scripture is "not the word of men but the word of God"
• Analysis of the persecution faced by Thessalonian believers from their countrymen
• Consideration of what Paul might have meant by "wrath has come upon them at last"

Join us next week as we continue our study with 1 Thessalonians 2:17 through chapter 3, a relatively short but meaningful passage that builds on these themes.