These Bible Studies were prepared over the years, while helping with Sunday School at Park Victoria Baptist Church, Milpitas and Calvary Baptist Church, Santa Clara. While they follow Lifeway’s Explore the Bible series from a schedule perspective, the notes and the main study passage in most cases, may not align with Lifeway content.
Why was marrying people of other nations not OK for Israel? (v1-8, Deuteronomy 7:1-6) They will turn their hearts away to other gods From the one true God of Israel…
Context: Solomon’s call (1 Kings 8:17-19, 1 Chronicles 22:7-10) David originally planned to build the temple However, was not allowed to, because of the blood on his hands Solomon, whose…
Context: Who was Solomon? (1 Chronicles 22:7-10, 1 Kings 1:5-6, 1 Kings 4:24-25) Son of David. God spoke to David about Solomon and his kingdom before he was born Yet,…
Why does Paul “command”? (v6, 12) Here it is announcing, order, give a charge, command Note: Some Bible translations use disorderly (KJV) in place of rebellious Hence, May be interpreted…
Why does Paul give thanks for the Thessalonians? (v13-14) God used Paul to send the Good News to Thessalonians Why? Because God chose Thessalonian believers for salvation (Jonah 4:2) Does…
Context: What was the biggest concern for Thessalonians? 1 Thess 4:13-18, Rom 8:11 Thessalonians were grieving because of people who died (fallen asleep) Paul calls out that he doesn’t want…
Context: How did the Thessalonian Church get started? Acts 17:1-10 Paul and Silas (Silvanus) went to Thessalonica Paul took Timothy, who had a good testimony, along with them Paul spoke…
How should we treat those who are over us in the Lord? v12-13a, Rom 12:2, 2 Tim 3:16-17 Admonish: From /nouthetéō ("admonish through instruction") especially appeals to the mind, supplying…
Context: What did Thessalonians know about times and seasons? v1-2,10, 1 Thess. 4:11-18 Times and seasons in regards to the second coming of the Lord They were grieving regarding believers…