“We always give thanks to God for all of you and mention you in our prayers,
constantly remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love
and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ”
(1 Thessalonians 1:2-3—NRSV).
“As you know, we dealt with each one of you like a father with his children,
urging and encouraging you and pleading that you lead a life worthy of God,
who calls you into his own kingdom and glory”
(1 Thessalonians 2:11-12—NRSV).
“And may he so strengthen your hearts in holiness
that you may be blameless before our God and Father
at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints”
(1 Thessalonians 3:13—NRSV).
“Finally, brothers and sisters, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus that,
as you learned from us how you ought to live and to please God
(as, in fact, you are doing), you should do so more and more”
(1 Thessalonians 4:1—NRSV).
“But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters,
about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope”
(1 Thessalonians 4:13—NRSV).
“But since we belong to the day, let us be sober,
and put on the breastplate of
faith and love,
and for a helmet the hope of salvation”
(1 Thessalonians 5:8—NRSV).
“To this end we always pray for you,
asking that our God will make you worthy of his call
and will fulfill by his power every good resolve and work of faith”
(2 Thessalonians 1:11—NRSV).
“But we must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters beloved by the Lord,
because God chose you as the first fruits for salvation
through sanctification by the Spirit and through belief in the truth”
(2 Thessalonians 2:13—NRSV).
“Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father,
who loved us and through grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope,
comfort your hearts and strengthen them in every good work and word”
(2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17—NRSV
“Finally, brothers and sisters, pray for us, so that the word of the Lord
may spread rapidly and be glorified everywhere, just as it is among you,
and that we may be rescued from wicked and evil people; for not all have faith”
(2 Thessalonians 3:1-2—NRSV).
International Bible Study Commentary & International Bible Lesson
Verse-by-Verse Bible Studies
L.G. Parkhurst, Jr.
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
(2010)
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Commentary
International Bible Lesson
“We always give thanks to God for all of you and mention you in our prayers,
constantly remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love
and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ”
(1 Thessalonians 1:2-3—NRSV).
For What Does Your Church Give Thanks?
For What Does Your Church Give Thanks? (Bulletin Size)
1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
(2010)
1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Commentary
International Bible Lesson
“As you know, we dealt with each one of you like a father with his children,
urging and encouraging you and pleading that you lead a life worthy of God,
who calls you into his own kingdom and glory”
(1 Thessalonians 2:11-12—NRSV).
What Kind of Leaders Do You Want?
What Kind of Leaders Do You Want? (Bulletin Size)
1 Thessalonians 3:1-13
(2010)
1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 Commentary
International Bible Lesson
“And may he so strengthen your hearts in holiness
that you may be blameless before our God and Father
at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints”
(1 Thessalonians 3:13—NRSV).
How Do You Pray for Others?
How Do You Pray for Others? (Bulletin Size)
1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
(2010)
1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Commentary
International Bible Lesson
“Finally, brothers and sisters, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus that,
as you learned from us how you ought to live and to please God
(as, in fact, you are doing), you should do so more and more”
(1 Thessalonians 4:1—NRSV).
What Does God Require of You?
What Does God Require of You? (Bulletin Size)
1 Thessalonians 4:13–5:11
(2013)
1 Thessalonians 4:13–5:11 Commentary
1 Thessalonians 4:13–5:11 Large Print Commentary
Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further
Teacher Study Hints for 1 Thessalonians 4:13–5:11
Teacher Study Hints for 1 Thessalonians 4:13–5:11 Large Print
Student Class Handout
King James Version and Student Study Handout for1 Thessalonians 4:13–5:11
New Revised Standard Version and Student Study Handout for 1 Thessalonians 4:13–5:11
International Bible Lesson
“But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters,
about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope”
(1 Thessalonians 4:13—NRSV).
You Can Grieve with Hope
You Can Grieve with Hope (Large Print)
You Can Grieve with Hope (Bulletin Size)
1 Thessalonians 5:1–5:11
(2010)
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Commentary
International Bible Lesson
“But since we belong to the day, let us be sober,
and put on the breastplate of faith and love,
and for a helmet the hope of salvation”
(1 Thessalonians 5:8—NRSV).
Are You Prepared for Persecution?
Are You Prepared for Persecution? (Bulletin Size)
2 Thessalonians 1:3-12
(2010)
2 Thessalonians 1:3-12 Commentary
International Bible Lesson
“To this end we always pray for you,
asking that our God will make you worthy of his call
and will fulfill by his power every good resolve and work of faith”
(2 Thessalonians 1:11—NRSV).
Why Do the Righteous Suffer?
Why Do the Righteous Suffer? (Bulletin Size)
2 Thessalonians 2:9-17
(2010)
2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 Commentary see also: 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 Commentary
International Bible Lesson
“But we must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters beloved by the Lord,
because God chose you as the first fruits for salvation
through sanctification by the Spirit and through belief in the truth”
(2 Thessalonians 2:13—NRSV).
What Is Sanctification?
What Is Sanctification? (Bulletin Size)
2 Thessalonians 2:1-4, 8-17
(2013)
2 Thessalonians 2:1-4, 8-17 Commentary
2 Thessalonians 2:1-4, 8-17 Large Print Commentary
Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further
Teacher Study Hints for 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4, 8-17
Teacher Study Hints for 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4, 8-17 Large Print
Student Class Handout
King James Version and Student Study Handout for 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4, 8-17
New Revised Standard Version and Student Study Handout for 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4, 8-17
International Bible Lesson
“Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father,
who loved us and through grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope,
comfort your hearts and strengthen them in every good work and word”
(2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17—NRSV
You Can Pray the Bible
You Can Pray the Bible (Large Print)
You Can Pray the Bible (Bulletin Size)
2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 & 2 John 1:1-13
(2019)
NEW SERIES
English Standard Version
2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 & 2 John 1:1-13 ESV Easy-Print Commentary
2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 & 2 John 1:1-13 ESV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
English Standard Version Student Study Handout for 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 & 2 John 1:1-13
King James Version
2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 & 2 John 1:1-13 KJV Easy-Print Commentary
2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 & 2 John 1:1-13 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
King James Version Student Study Handout for 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 & 2 John 1:1-13
New American Standard Bible
2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 & 2 John 1:1-13 NASB Easy-Print Commentary
2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 & 2 John 1:1-13 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New American Standard Student Study Handout for 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 & 2 John 1:1-13
New International Version
2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 & 2 John 1:1-13 NIV Easy-Print Commentary
2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 & 2 John 1:1-13 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New International Version Student Study Handout for 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 & 2 John 1:1-13
New Revised Standard Version
2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 & 2 John 1:1-13 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary
2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 & 2 John 1:1-13 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary
New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 & 2 John 1:1-13
Audio Edition with New International Version
Audio Edition 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 & 2 John 1:1-13 NIV Commentary
Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further
Study Hints for Thinking Further for 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 & 2 John 1:1-13
Study Hints for Thinking Further for 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 & 2 John 1:1-13 (Large Print)
Praying Through 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 & 2 John 1:1-13
Praying Through 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 & 2 John 1:1-13
Praying Through 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 & 2 John 1:1-13 (Large Print)
Application for 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 & 2 John 1:1-13
Application — Five Takeaways for 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 & 2 John 1:1-13
Application — Five Takeaways for 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 & 2 John 1:1-13 (Large Print)
Crossword Puzzle with Answer Key
Crossword Puzzle with Answer Key
True and False Review Test with Answer Key
True and False Review Test with Answer Key
Word Search International Bible Lesson Puzzle
Word Search International Bible Lesson Puzzle
International Bible Lesson
(2010)
[Old Series]
“Finally, brothers and sisters, pray for us, so that the word of the Lord
may spread rapidly and be glorified everywhere, just as it is among you,
and that we may be rescued from wicked and evil people; for not all have faith”
(2 Thessalonians 3:1-2—NRSV).
Why Do We Need Prayer In Our Day?
Why Do We Need Prayer In Our Day? (Bulletin Size)