1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13
Four Desires All Believers Should Have
1. A Desire To Be With One Another
. A. Because We Care – Vs. 17
. B. Because We Know Our Enemy Does Not Want Us Together – Vs. 18
. . 1 Peter 5:8, 1 John 2:16
. C. Because It Brings Joy – Vss. 19-21
2. A Desire To Strengthen And Encourage One Another
. A. Even If It Costs Something – 3:1-2
. B. To Build Up One Another In Faith – Vs. 3
. C. To Persevere Through Trials – Vss. 4-5
3. A Desire To Rejoice In One Another’s Faith – Vs. 6
. . Philippians 1:14
4. A Desire To Pray For One Another
. A. Prayer For Increasing Love – Vs. 12
. B. Prayer For Growth In Sanctification – Vs. 13