Thanksgiving (1)
1
S: What makes Christian leaders thankful?
C: Seeing the gospel's effect on the people they serve.
BI: Christian leaders give thanks for the gospel's effect on the people they serve.
Ministry (2-3)
2:1-16
S: What are the marks of a faithful ministry?
C: A pure message, motives, and methods.
BI: Faithful ministry is characterized by a pure message, motives, and methods.
2:17-3:13
S: Why can we hope in affliction?
C: Because God is still accomplishing his purposes.
BI: Hope in affliction because God is still accomplishing his purposes.
Exhortations (4-5)
4:1-12
S: How can we please God in how we live?
C: By pleasing God in our sex lives, relationships, and daily work.
BI: Please God in your sex lives, relationships, and daily work.
4:13-5:11
S: How does the second coming affect us?
C: It gives us hope in the face of death and self-control in how we live.
BI: The second coming gives us hope in the face of death and self-control in how we live.
5:12-28
S: How should we live as a church?
C: By esteeming leaders, and loving and serving others within the church.
BI: Live as a church that honors leaders and loves and serves believers.
