2 Thessalonians

1:11
Inny has learned that it isn’t always easy to choose to do what is right. But God gives us the strength that we need.

Do you think you could do something very nice for someone today?
Be on the lookout all day! When you see your chance, ask God to give you the strength to do it. He will certainly help you!

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2:15–17
It isn’t always easy to follow Jesus. Sometimes no one notices when you try to do what is right and good. How do you feel when that happens?

Paul says the Lord will encourage us. He comforts us. He gives us hope.
Choose a color for comfort and also choose a color for hope. Hearty’s color chart won’t help you with this.

Then write the word hope on one card. Write comfort on another card.
Decorate each card with the color you chose for the word written on it.
Use these cards to help you remember that Jesus loves you and wants to comfort you!

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3:6–10
When Paul wrote to the Thessalonians the first time, he said that Jesus was coming back. Some of the Thessalonians used this as an excuse to stop working! They just sat down, didn’t work, and waited!

Paul said that this isn’t right at all! If some do nothing, other people have to work much harder. They have to work harder to take care of those who do nothing.
Everyone should work and do their share.

3:14–15
Paul explains what the church must do with someone who doesn’t obey God’s teachings. They must watch that person but shouldn’t be their friend. It is, however, very important to love and pray for that person. After all, they want that person to believe and obey God’s teachings again.

Talky says get your group together and talk about things you can do if someone disobeys God’s teachings.

Remember, you don’t want the person to become discouraged. You want them to learn to do what is right next time.

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