Lesson 499: 2 Thessalonians 2:17
2 Thessalonians 2:17
The Blueprint — The Verse
encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.
Memorization Practice
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The Context — The History
2 Thessalonians 2 warns against deception before the day of the Lord and encourages steadfastness amid persecution. Paul wrote to stabilize a church shaken by false reports.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Paul described rebellion and the man of lawlessness before Christ’s coming. He thanked God who chose them for salvation through the Spirit, then prayed God would encourage their hearts and strengthen them in every good deed and word.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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2 Thessalonians 2:16
Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace,
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Read the verse immediately before this lesson (2 Thessalonians 2:16) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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2 Thessalonians 2:18
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (2 Thessalonians 2:18) to continue the passage.
Discussion
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How does God strengthen believers for both deeds and words?
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What good deed and word is God calling you toward?
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Why are encouragement and strength needed together in trials?
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