Lectionary Calendar
Saturday, December 21st, 2024
the Third Week of Advent
the Third Week of Advent
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Bible Commentaries
Luscombe's Commentary on Selected Books of the NT Luscombe's NT Commentary
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Bibliographical Information
Luscombe, Manly. "Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 5". Luscombe's Commentary on Selected Books of the NT. https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/mlc/1-thessalonians-5.html. 2021.
Luscombe, Manly. "Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 5". Luscombe's Commentary on Selected Books of the NT. https://www.studylight.org/
Whole Bible (52)New Testament (19)Gospels Only (1)Individual Books (10)
Verses 1-11
D. The certainty of Christ's coming, 5:1-11
1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
discussion questions
1A. What are the signs of Christ's second coming? __
1B. Who knows when this event will take place? _
1C. Who does not know when Jesus is coming again? __________
2A. In what way is the coming of Christ like a thief in the night? ___
2B. Does this mean that he will NOT come in the daytime? _______
3A. Why do we fail to take the second coming seriously? ________
3B. How will the second coming be sudden "destruction"? _______
3C. List all who will escape the coming of Christ. _
4A. What is the darkness mentioned here? _____
4B. How can Christians avoid being taken by surprise at the second coming? ___
5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
6 Therefore let us not sleep, as [do] others; but let us watch and be sober.
7 For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.
discussion questions
5A. In what ways are Christians children of light?
5B. Explain the contrast between - night and day, darkness and light. _________
5C. How can you tell if one of the darkness or night? ___________
6A. What does "sleep" mean in this verse? _____
6B. Why are many Christians so indifferent to the world? ________
6C. In what ways should we watch for the coming of Christ? ______
6D. How does a "sober" Christian act? _________
7A. Why does evil like darkness and night? _____
8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
10 Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. comfort: or, exhort
discussion questions
8A. Why is a breastplate mentioned here? ______
8B. How will "faith and love" protect us? ________
8C. How does the helmet of hope help us? _____
9A. Unto what have we been appointed? _______
9B. Explain 2Pe_3:9 and 1Ti_2:4 . _____
10A. What do "wake or sleep" mean in verse 10?
11A. List some ways we can exhort one another.
11B. How can we build each other up? ________
Verses 12-15
V. General Exhortations, 5:12-22
A. Appeal for harmony among Christians, 5:12-15
12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. [And] be at peace among yourselves.
discussion questions
12A. What does "beseech" mean? _
12B. Who are "over you"? ________
12C. What are the three terms used for this office? What do they mean?
Elder - ____
Bishop - __
Pastor - ___
12D. How do they admonish us? __
13A. How should we treat the men who serve the church in this office? ________
13B. Should we respect for the office even if we disagree with a decisionthey make? _____
13C. How can members of the local congregation help the elders and lighten the burden they carry? __
14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all [men]. exhort: or, beseech unruly: or, disorderly
15 See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
discussion questions
14A. List some ways a brother could be "unruly". _
14B. Why do you think some are so unruly? ____
14C. Who are feebleminded in the church? _____
14D. Does Paul refer to the physically weak or spiritually weak? ___
14E. How long must we be patient?
15A. Contrast the old law (eye for eye) with the command here. __
15B. To whom must we follow this advice? _____
15C. What is included in the word "evil" in this passage? ________
Verses 16-22
B. Appeal for steadfastness, 5:16-22
16 Rejoice evermore.
17 Pray without ceasing.
18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
19 Quench not the Spirit.
20 Despise not prophesyings.
21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.
discussion questions
16A. When should Christians be happy? _______
16B. Does this verse forbid us to ever be sad? __
17A. When is it NOT appropriate to pray? ______
18A. For what should be give thanks? _________
18B. Is there anything for we should not be thankful? ___________
19A. How do Christians "quench" the Spirit? ____
20A. Does this verse apply to us today? ________
20B. Why do people "despise" the Bible? _______
21A. Is giving "book, chapter and verse" and requiring Biblical authority for all that is done in religion important? _____
22A. What does "abstain" mean? __
22B. What is included in "appearance of evil"? __
Verses 23-28
VI. Conclusion, 5:23-28
23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and [I pray God] your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
24 Faithful [is] he that calleth you, who also will do [it].
25 Brethren, pray for us.
26 Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.
27 I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren. charge: or, adjure
28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with you. Amen.
discussion questions
23A. What are the three parts of man? ________
24A. Can you always depend on men, friends or family? _________
24B. Can you always depend on God to do what he says? _______
25A. Should Christians ask for the prayers of their brethren? _____
25B. Why don't we do this more often? ________
26A. What does "salute" mean in this verse? ____
26B. Is the "holy kiss" a binding command? _________ Why or why not? ______
27A. Is this a private letter or is it public? _______
27B. Should this letter be read aloud to the church? _
28A. What does "Amen" mean? ___
28B. Can we say "Amen" at times other than the close of a prayer?