For Sunday, February 15, 2009

Reading Selections and Questions for Sunday, February 15th, 2009.

1) 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12
What do you know about the “man of lawlessness?” According to Paul’s teaching in these verses, how will he be recognized?
Daniel 7:25; 8:25
What does Daniel’s prophecy say about the man of lawlessness? After considering these descriptions, what kind of emotions cross your mind?

2) 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3
What was Paul’s concern for the believers in Thessalonica?
Mark 13:5-37
How did Jesus’ concern for His followers compare to the concerns Paul had for the Christians in Thessalonica? What is the danger of falling prey to confusion and deception about the end times? What part of Jesus’ teaching about the end times in this passage stands out to you?

3) 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
The teachings about the man of lawlessness can be scary. What assurances and encouragement did Paul give them?
1 Corinthians 1:8; 16:13; Ephesians 5:6-8
What instructions did Paul give in these passages about confronting issues related to the end times?

4) 2 Thessalonians 2:6
What is Paul talking about in this verse? What evidence can you cite that lawlessness is yet restrained in today’s world?
2 Thessalonians 2:7; 1 Timothy 3:16
Compare the secret power of lawlessness with the mystery of godliness. How are they the same? How are they different?
2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
What teachings do you need to be holding onto? What is your eternal encouragement?
Pray verses 16-17 for our class.