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ELNORA’S BIBLE STUDY WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS, II Thessalonians 1, Saturday, May 2, 2026

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      Welcome to Elnora’s Bible Study with Family & Friends . Elnora is our mother who was instrumental in launching this Bible study on Clubhouse in 2023. The questions we include in these studies were inspired by her. She would always develop questions for us to consider as we read and discussed the Word together. We decided to name this study after her because we love her so much and we want her to be known and remembered by as many people as possible here on earth. She went on to meet the Lord in July of 2024. We look forward to joining her in the presence God again. Context for Chapter 3 The prior chapter explained the events which would precede the ‘day of the Lord:' a time of severe judgment. Among these were a time of deep spiritual rebellion and the rise of a figure referred to as the ''man of lawlessness.'' Chapter 2 ended with a reference to the Thessalonians being established in good works. This chapter continues that theme, focusing on the nee...
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ELNORA’S BIBLE STUDY WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS, II Thessalonians 1, Saturday, April 11, 2026

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  Context for Chapter 2 Chapter 1 praised the Christians of Thessalonica for their spiritual growth and acts of love. This chapter seeks to correct a discouraging error present in that same church. Paul encourages these believers by stating that they have not missed out on the events described in his prior letter, they have not entered into the judgment of the ''day of the Lord.'' Paul explains that before that catastrophic time can begin, certain events must occur. These events include a widespread spiritual apostasy and the rise of a satanically-empowered figure. In Chapter 3 we will see Paul commend the value of a strong work ethic, both in a spiritual and a secular sense. S ource:   https://www.bibleref.com/2-Thessalonians/2/2-Thessalonians-chapter-2.html   1.       Events Prior to the Lord’s 2 nd Coming,  Verses 1-12,   DESTINY     1 Now, dear brothers and sisters, [ a ]  let us clarify some things about t...
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ELNORA’S BIBLE STUDY WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS, II Thessalonians 1, Saturday, April 4, 2026

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Context for Chapter  Second Thessalonians opens with Paul's typical greetings, then shifts into encouragement. In his prior letter, Paul had explained the nature of death, for a Christian believer, and given a description of Christ's eventual return for His people. Now, the Thessalonian believers were experiencing persecution. Though they seem to be enduring it well, Paul reminds them that judgment before God awaits all people. Those who are persecuted for His sake will be part of His kingdom, while those who reject Him will face fire and vengeance. After this, Paul returns to the subject of Christ's return, and the rapture, seemingly to combat misunderstandings which linger despite his earlier letter. S ource:   https://www.bibleref.com/2-Thessalonians/1/2-Thessalonians-chapter-1.html 1.   Greetings & Encouragement From Paul,  Verses 1-6,    TBD 1  This letter is from Paul, Silas, [ a ]  and Timothy. We are writing to the church in Thessaloni...
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ELNORA’S BIBLE STUDY WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS, 1Thessalonians 5, Saturday, February 7, 2026

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  Context for Chapter 5 The end of chapter 4 discussed the nature of the rapture: a sudden, physical ''taking away'' of believers from the earth. Here, Paul continues to refer to this event's sudden and dramatic nature. A key analogy used in this passage is that of daytime versus darkness, and the concept of being awake and alert. As with many of Paul's letters, practical instructions make up the bulk of his closing statements. In particular, Paul adds a command that this letter be read aloud among all of the people of the Thessalonian church. S ource:   https://www.bibleref.com/1-Thessalonians/5/1-Thessalonians-chapter-5.html   1.       He Will Come Like a Thief,  Verses 1-11,   JEANNIE 1Now concerning how and when all this will happen, dear brothers and sisters,[a] we don’t really need to write you. 2 For you know quite well that the day of the Lord’s return will come unexpectedly, like a thief in the night. 3 When people a...
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