Studies on Prayer: Vol. 3Sample

A Constant Conversation

1 Thessalonians is quite possibly the earliest of the Pauline epistles. Paul wrote the letter to encourage the early believers to live according to God’s word and endure the persecution that the Jewish synagogue had threatened. Paul had received a vision from a Macedonian man, telling him to change directions and head west. Paul began establishing churches in strategic port cities, often traveled by both Jews and Gentiles. The church in Thessalonica grew rapidly, and the Jewish leaders in the area worked quickly to attempt to discourage the growth. Paul concludes his letter by telling the people to take care of one another and to never stop praying.

1. Do you think Paul is encouraging a high standard, or prescribing the Christian life?

2. How is sanctification achieved? Why should that be something we pray for “without ceasing?”

May the Lord bless you and fit you for “the greater work” of prayer.

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