Lesson 498: 2 Thessalonians 3:16
The Blueprint — The Verse
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
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The Context — The History
2 Thessalonians addresses misunderstanding about the day of the Lord and disorderly behavior in the church. Some thought the Lord had already returned; others refused to work.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
PaulAlso known as the Apostle Paul or Saul of Tarsus, he is the most influential missionary and writer of the New Testament. Originally a Pharisee who persecuted Christians, Paul experienced a dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus and became a devoted messenger of the gospel. He traveled widely, planted churches across the Roman world, and wrote letters that form a... More corrected false teaching about the day of the Lord and urged disciplined living. He warned against idleness, then prayed that the Lord of peace Himself would give peace always in every way as the letter closed.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Don’t count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.
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The greeting of me, PaulAlso known as the Apostle Paul or Saul of Tarsus, he is the most influential missionary and writer of the New Testament. Originally a Pharisee who persecuted Christians, Paul experienced a dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus and became a devoted messenger of the gospel. He traveled widely, planted churches across the Roman world, and wrote letters that form a... More, with my own hand, which is the sign in every letter: this is how I write.
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Discussion
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Where do you need the Lord of peace to rule instead of chaos?
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How does false teaching about the end disturb peace?
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What practices help you receive God's peace in every circumstance?