Bible Study

Bible Study

November 28,2025

1 Thessalonians 2:1 – 4 (NKJV)

“Our Ministry”

Before looking at the study today why not commit to finding one thing everyday to be thankful for – then write it down and reflect next year.

1 “For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain. 2 But even after we had suffered before and were spitefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict. 3 For our exhortation did not come from error or uncleanness, nor was it in deceit. 4 But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts.”

Paul faced much persecution during his ministry often ending up in prison for his beliefs and teaching. But he had a ministry. Paul’s ministry was alive and vibrant and it was reflected in the church in Thessalonia. This was a vibrant church but it was vibrant because Paul had a ministry among them.

Paul spoke the truth in all he taught. He was a man of deep faith and trust in the Lord. Paul along with Silas had been brutalized in Philippi before going to Thessalonia. They were beaten. Imprisoned, and mistreated with false accusations, and illegally punished even though they were Roman citizens. According to Acts chapter seventeen while in Thessalonica they were falsely accused of civil treason and suffered physical intimidation.

Paul used three words to describe and affirm the truthfulness of his ministry. Those words say much about Paul. He “did not come from error or uncleanness, nor was it in deceit.” His manner of life was pure in all areas.

There is a possibility some false teachers came into the church to discredit Paul’s teaching but he emphatically states His was ‘approved by God.”

When reviewing Paul’s teaching life can the same be said about us? Have we found our place in the body of Christ in a local fellowship of believers? What are we called to do in the kingdom? Are we faithful? What is our witness to the world? Thoughts to ponder.

God Bless.