Sr. Pastor Chris Reutepohler continues his series entitled, “Certainty in Uncertain Times.” It is a study in the book of 1 Thessalonians. Today he will be speaking on 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12
The outline below is combined from last week’s sermon. Today’s sermon outline is in bold.
Outline:
I. Paul gives 2 analogies to describe their ministry to the Thessalonians (v. 1-12)
A. That of a faithful steward (v. 1-6)
B. That of loving parents (v. 7-12)
- A loving mother (v. 7-9)
a. Gentle touch
b. Nurturing spirit
c. Self-Sacrificing Love
2. A concerned father (v. 10-12)
a. Instructing through conduct
-holiness – reflecting one’s relationship with the Lord
-righteousness – manifesting right conduct
-blamelessness – above reproach
b. Instructing through counsel
-exhortation – urge to action
-encouragement – make one feel better/want to be better
-charging – make an emphatic demand