Thanksgiving 1:2-10 - Faith, Hope, Love

Thess. Imitate Paul and Christ

(points to be developed in miniature)

Body 2:1-3:13

"Personal Defense":

Paul in Thessalonica 2:1-12

Preacher but worked (vv. 8-9)

image of nurse (v. 7) caring for own children

image of father (vv. 11-12)

"Response of the Believers" & Persecution

 2:13-16 [possible interpolation]

Paul’s Desire to See the Thessalonians & Timothy’s Mission 2:17-3:13

Paul’s Prayer for Thess.- Thanksgiving 3:11-13

Ethical Exhortations - Paraenesis - Ch. 4-5

Holiness and Sexuality 4:1-8

Love for One Another 4:9-10

Idleness/Working w. own Hands 4:10-12

Hope for those who have died 4:13-18

metaphor of death as sleep

parousia- Christ’s new coming/appearance

 

When "Day of the Lord"is Coming 5:1-11 -

sons of light v. sons of darkness

 put on armor, cp. Is. 59:17

the already/not yet

Relations with Others 5:12-28

Closing 5:23-28

"Peace Wish, Kiss, Apostolic Command and Benediction"