Explore the Bible Teacher Helps
Fall 2001
1 & 2 Thessalonians
These helps are provided as a service of
Founders Ministries to teachers who
use the
LifeWay Explore the Bible
Sunday School curriculum. They are written by
Mike Calvert, Associate
Pastor of Discipleship at First Baptist
Church Sweetwater of Longwood, Florida.
Outlines are scheduled to be available each week by Wednesday afternoon
before the corresponding Sunday.
UNIT 1: PORTRAYING THE FAITH (1 THESS. 1:1-3:13)
- Exemplary Believers (1 Thess. 1:1-10) (Sept. 2)
- Effective Witnesses (1 Thess. 2:1-12) (Sept. 9)
- Faithful Servants (1 Thess. 2:13-16) (Sept. 16)
- Concerned Friends (1 Thess. 2:17-3:5) (Sept. 23)
- Inspirational Christians (1 Thess. 3:6-13) (Sept. 30)
UNIT 2: PRACTICING THE FAITH (1 THESS. 4:1-5:28)
- Purpose in Life (1 Thess. 4:1-12) (Oct. 7)
- Hope in the Midst of Grief (1 Thess. 4:13-18) (Oct. 14)
- Alert in Spirit (1 Thess. 5:1-11) (Oct. 21)
- Guidance in Godliness (1 Thess. 5:12-28) (Oct. 28)
UNIT 3: PROVING THE FAITH (2 THESS. 1:1-3:18)
- Trust God (2 Thess. 1:1-12) (Nov. 4)
- Maintain Confidence (2 Thess. 2:1-12) (Nov. 11)
- Stand Firm (2 Thess. 2:13-3:5) (Nov. 18)
- Work Responsibly (2 Thess. 3:6-18) (Nov. 25)