In this course on 1 and 2 Thessalonians, Dr. Jeffrey Weima provides an in-depth look at two of Paul’s most intriguing letters. Dr. Weima begins with the historical background of the letters. He provides with an overview of ancient Thessalonica and the founding of the Thessalonian church. From there, he moves into a detailed exegesis of 1 and 2 Thessalonians which includes grammatical, historical and literary analysis, as well as modern application. You will come away from the course with a better understanding and appreciation of these letters.
Introduction
Introduction
Introducing the Speaker and the Course
3m
The “Big Picture” of 1 Thessalonians
A Strategic Location
5m
A Favored Political Status
8m
A Unique Government Structure
5m
A Religiously Pluralistic Environment
11m
Gospel Comes to Thessalonica
Philippi to Thessalonica
9m
Three-Sabbath Synagogue Ministry
11m
Post-Synagogue Ministry
9m
Opposition to Paul’s Ministry
13m
Paul and Silas Forced to Leave
11m
Letter Opening and Thanksgiving (1 Thess 1:1–10)
Letter Opening
13m
Introducing the Thanksgiving Section
6m
Form and Function (Part 1)
9m
Form and Function (Part 2)
7m
Big Picture of the Letter
11m
First Theme: Paul’s Integrity
9m
Second Theme: Persecution
9m
Third Theme: Proper Moral Conduct
5m
Fourth Theme: Second Coming of Christ
9m
Paul’s Picture of a Pastor and Parishioners (1 Thess 2:1–12)
Paul’s Problem
15m
Paul’s Solution
7m
Picture 1: Infant
5m
Picture 2: Nursing Mother
8m
Picture 3: Father
9m
Do Not Give Up (1 Thess 2:17–3:10)
Internal Structure of the Passage
3m
Literary Analysis
10m
Don’t Give up on Paul (Part 1)
9m
Don’t Give up on Paul (Part 2)
7m
Don’t Give up on the Faith (Part 1)
10m
Don’t Give up on the Faith (Part 2)
5m
God Hasn’t Given up on You
6m
Application (1 Thess 2:17–3:10)
5m
Sanctity of Sex (1 Thess 3:12–4:8)
Transitional Prayers
13m
Introduction to Second Half
4m
Setting the Stage: Modern Society
5m
Setting the Stage: Ancient Society
10m
Structure of Paul’s Appeal
3m
The Claim
8m
The Commands
9m
Reasons for the Plea for Purity (Part 1)
9m
Reasons for the Plea for Purity (Part 2)
8m
Conclusion: Biblical View of Sex
4m
Jesus Is Coming Again! (1 Thess 4:13–18)
Christ’s Return
4m
Grammatical Interpretation (Part 1)
7m
Grammatical Interpretation (Part 2)
9m
Structure (1 Thess 4:13–18)
7m
Historical Analysis (Part 1)
9m
Historical Analysis (Part 2)
9m
Theological Analysis (1 Thess 4:13–18)
8m
Logic of 1 Thessalonians 4:14
5m
Summary and Application
7m
The Parousia (Part 1)
10m
The Parousia (Part 2)
9m
Summary (1 Thess 4:13–18)
3m
Ready and Steady for the Day of the Lord (1 Thess 5:1–11)
Introduction (1 Thess 5:1–11)
5m
Trouble in the World (1 Thess 5:1–11)
7m
Trouble in the Text (1 Thess 5:1–11)
10m
Structure of the Text (1 Thess 5:1–11)
5m
Opening Assertion and Reason 1
12m
Result
9m
Reason 2 and Conclusion
10m
Trouble in the World: Application
2m
Life in the Family of God (1 Thess 5:12–22)
Introduction (1 Thess 5:12–22)
3m
Trouble in the Text (1 Thess 5:12–22)
5m
Structure of the Text (1 Thess 5:12–22)
6m
Respecting Congregational Leaders
14m
Ministering to Troubled Congregational Members
10m
Ministering to the Weak
6m
God’s Will in Congregational Worship
9m
Testing Prophecy
5m
Letter Closing: First Thessalonians
13m
Second Thessalonians: Overview, Thanksgiving (2 Thess 1:1–12)
Big Picture: Second Thessalonians
10m
Letter Opening: Second Thessalonians
12m
Introduction to Thanksgiving (2 Thess 1:3–12)
10m
Structure of the Thanksgiving (2 Thess 1:3–12)
4m
Two Unique Features of the Thanksgiving
7m
Two Causes of Thanksgiving (Part 1)
6m
Two Causes of Thanksgiving (Part 2)
6m
Intensified Persecution
7m
Comfort (Part 1)
5m
Comfort (Part 2)
6m
Just Judgment of God
9m
The Challenge
6m
Summary, Setting the Stage
2m
Comfort concerning the Day of the Lord (2 Thess 2:1–17)