The Model Church

The biblical letters that Paul, Silvanus and Timothy wrote to the church in Thessalonica are a warm encouragement to the believers there. Life was not easy for those early Christians; they were facing difficulties such as persecution and false teaching. But Paul knew that through prayer and eyes fixed on Jesus and his promises, they could stand firm and flourish in their faith.

The same is true for God’s people today. These 9 studies on 1 and 2 Thessalonians show how the gospel offers a solid foundation for all seasons in life, and how we can love each other well through them all. They are an insightful pointer to the hope we have now and the relief that is surely coming.

This is an ideal guide for individual Bible study or for use in small groups.

Geoff Robson has served at churches in Australia and New Zealand, and for nearly nine years was a campus staff worker with TSCF. At Matthias Media, he gets to write, commission and shape new resources. Raised in Sydney, Geoff now lives with his wife, Liz, and their four children in Christchurch, where they are part of St Stephen’s Anglican Church. He is the author of Thank God for Bedtime and The Book of Books, and the co-author of The Generosity Project.

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Halfway between a sermon and a set of study questions, these studies, written by gifted Bible teachers, provide excellent biblical input and direction while leaving you to do much of the exploration.