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2 THESSALONIANS – LESSON 12

I. PAUL COMMANDS THE THESSALONIANS TO WITHDRAW FROM THE BRETHREN WHO WALK DISORDERLY (3:6-18).

A. The nature of the disorderly (v.6)

1. Do not walk after the tradition received from Paul and his fellow workers.

B. Paul’s example and word worthy of imitation and obedience (v. 7-10)

 

C. The character of the disorderly (v. 11-12)

1. Do not work.

a. creates busy bodies

D. Paul’s exhortation and command (3:13-15)

1. Be not weary in well-doing.

2. Reacting to the person who does not obey Paul’s word:

a. Note that man

b. Have no company with him

c. Goal: that he might be ashamed

d. Motive: count not as an enemy; but admonish as a brother

E. Paul’s salutation (3:16-18)

QUESTIONS:

1. What does the word “disorderly” mean?

2. How were some walking disorderly in Thessalonica?

3. What is involved in the act of “withdrawing?”

 

4. Give three reasons why the disorderly could not blame Paul for the way they were living?

5. What is the goal we are trying to achieve in “withdrawal?”

6. What attitude should we be sure to communicate to brethren disciplined for walking disorderly?

7. Is it possible to have God’s peace at ALL times and in ALL ways?

8. Why did Paul say that his salutation was written with his own hand?

9. Paul desired that the _____________________ of our __________________ Jesus Christ be with _____________________ the brethren.