The third in the series from first and second Thessalonians. This lesson covers the sort of ministry Paul had among church there.

1. The Rapture and the Return of Jesus Christ
1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Marks of a Great Ministry

2. The Rapture and the Return of Jesus Christ
1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Marks of a Great Ministry
I. THE FAITHFUL STEWARD
Vs 1-6
The key word for stewardship is
faithfulness
1 Cor 4:2

3. The Rapture and the Return of Jesus Christ
1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Marks of a Great Ministry
I. THE FAITHFUL STEWARD
Vs 1-6
A. The manner of his ministry
Vs 1-2
It was bold and with much contention, and not in vain.
B. The message of his ministry
Vs 3
The message Paul preached was from God, and it was true.
C. The motive of his ministry
Vs 3, 6
Paul was not n the ministry for personal gain or glory!
His only interest was to please God and to win souls and plant churches!
D. The method of his ministry
Vs 3,5
Paul did not use trickery (guile) or flattery to try to win converts .

4. The Rapture and the Return of Jesus Christ
1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Marks of a Great Ministry
II. THE LOVING MOTHER.
Vs 7-8
A. Gentleness
Vs7
A great ministry will be marked for gentle loving care of those
ministered to
B. Patience
Pastoring a church, or ministering to people in any capacity takes
much patience as those we work with take time to come to
following Christ!
C. Nourishment
vs 7
A ministry that is great will provide much in the way of spiritual
food for those in it!
D. Protection
There are many examples in animals of mothers who willingly
sacrifice their own lives for their children.

5. The Rapture and the Return of Jesus Christ
1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Marks of a Great Ministry
III. THE CONCERNED FATHER.
Vs 9-12
A. His Work
Vs 9
Ministry is hard work! But one who will work hard in the ministry will also find that
there is great reward in the work!
B. His Walk
Vs 10
Paul uses three words to describe his life for us;
•Holily;
•Justly;
•Unblameably
C. His words
Vs 11-12
Paul used three words to describe his messages.
•Exhorted
•Comforted
•Charged

6. The Rapture and the Return of Jesus Christ
1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Marks of a Great Ministry
III. THE CONCERNED FATHER.
Vs 9-12
A. His Work
Vs 9
Ministry is hard work! But one who will work hard in the ministry will also find that
there is great reward in the work!
B. His Walk
Vs 10
Paul uses three words to describe his life for us;
•Holily;
•Justly;
•Unblameably
C. His words
Vs 11-12
Paul used three words to describe his messages.
•Exhorted
•Comforted
•Charged