Lesson 235: 2 Thessalonians 3:5
Lesson 235: 2 Thessalonians 3:5
2 Thessalonians 3:5
The Blueprint — The Verse
May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance.
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The Context — The History
Note: corrected from invalid 2 Thessalonians 5:8. Paul's benedictory prayer asks the Lord to orient hearts toward divine love and steadfast endurance modeled in Christ.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Paul prays that the Lord would direct hearts into the love of God and the perseverance of Christ — twin graces needed for faithful endurance until Christ returns.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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2 Thessalonians 3:4
We have confidence in the Lord concerning you, that you both do and will do the things we command.
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Read the verse immediately before this lesson (2 Thessalonians 3:4) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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2 Thessalonians 3:6
Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother who walks in rebellion, and not after the tradition which they received from us.
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Read the verse immediately after this lesson (2 Thessalonians 3:6) to continue the passage.
Discussion
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How can you ask God to direct your heart toward his love?
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What does Christ's perseverance teach about enduring hardship?
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Who can you pray this blessing over?