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1 2 Thessalonians

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  this weeks study of
• 1 Thessalonians 11

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1 Thessalonians 11 Paul and Silvanus and
Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in
God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ Grace
to you and peace.
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Paul and Silvanus and Timothy

• Silvanus is the same with Silas, who was with the
  apostle at Thessalonica and at Corinth, when he
  wrote this epistle he was originally a member of
  the church at Jerusalem, and was one of the chief
  of the brethren there (Acts 1522) see below, and
  a prophet (Acts 1532) see next 2 slides for
  details
• Acts 1522 Then it seemed good to the apostles
  and the elders, with the whole church, to choose
  men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul
  and Barnabas--Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas,
  leading men among the brethren,

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Act 1532 Judas and Silas, also being prophets
themselves, encouraged and strengthened the
brethren with a lengthy message. (Emphasis added)
Strongs G4396 p??f?t?? prophetes
prof-ay'-tace From a compound of G4253 and G5346
a foreteller (prophet) by analogy an inspired
speaker by extension a poet - prophet.
NASEC G4396 p??f?t?? prophetes from a
comp. of G4253 and G5346 a prophet (an
interpreter or forth-teller of the divine will)
- prophet (63), prophets (81). (thats 144
times in the NT- mentioned more than any other
office)
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G4253 p?? pro pro A primary preposition
fore, that is, in front of, prior (figuratively
superior) to. In compounds it retains the same
significations - above, ago, before, or ever. In
compounds it retains the same significations.
G5346 f?µ? phemi fay-mee' Properly the same
as the base of G5457 and G5316 to show or make
known ones thoughts, that is, speak or say -
affirm, say. Compare G3004.
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Office of the Prophet

• One of the most abused offices today
• One that is continually being minimized or
  marginalized today
• One that is not even accepted in some Christian
  circles today
• One entity benefits immensely by this today,
  guess who?
• One reason this so important to understand for
  today November 7, 2009

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Paul and Silvanus and Timothy

• Timothy was a product of Pauls first missionary
  journey into Asia (Acts 161)
• Acts 161 Paul came also to Derbe and to Lystra.
  And a disciple was there, named Timothy, the son
  of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but his
  father was a Greek, and he was well spoken of by
  the brethren who were in Lystra and Iconium.

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Holy Spirits leading to Macedonia

• Acts 166-10 They passed through the Phrygian
  and Galatian region, having been forbidden by the
  Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia and after
  they came to Mysia, they were trying to go into
  Bithynia, and the Spirit of Jesus did not permit
  them and passing by Mysia, they came down to
  Troas. A vision appeared to Paul in the night a
  man of Macedonia was standing and appealing to
  him, and saying, "Come over to Macedonia and help
  us." When he had seen the vision, immediately we
  sought to go into Macedonia, concluding that God
  had called us to preach the gospel to them.

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They passed through the Phrygian and Galatian
region, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit
to speak the word in Asia and after they came to
Mysia, they were trying to go into Bithynia, and
the Spirit of Jesus did not permit them and
passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas.
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they came down to Troas. A vision appeared to
Paul in the night a man of Macedonia was
standing and appealing to him, and saying, "Come
over to Macedonia and help us."
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Timothy is mentioned 24 times in the New
Testament

• He played a pivotal role in the spread of the
  Gospel within the Macedonian Asian regions
• Paul poured much of himself into Timothy - as
  much was going to be required of him
• Considered a fellow BOND-SERVENT
• Of the 24 times he is mentioned in the N.T., 4
  were in 1 2 Thessalonians
• A son true child in the faith
• Paul longed to see him before his imminent death

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(Act 161) Paul came also to Derbe and to
Lystra. And a disciple was there, named Timothy,
the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but
his father was a Greek, (Act 1714) Then
immediately the brethren sent Paul out to go as
far as the sea and Silas and Timothy remained
there. (Act 1715) Now those who escorted Paul
brought him as far as Athens and receiving a
command for Silas and Timothy to come to him as
soon as possible, they left. (Act 185) But
when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia,
Paul began devoting himself completely to the
word, solemnly testifying to the Jews that Jesus
was the Christ. (Act 1922) And having sent
into Macedonia two of those who ministered to
him, Timothy and Erastus, he himself stayed in
Asia for a while.
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(Act 204) And he was accompanied by Sopater of
Berea, the son of Pyrrhus, and by Aristarchus and
Secundus of the Thessalonians, and Gaius of
Derbe, and Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus of
Asia. (NOTE This was the 3rd missionary
journey) (Rom 1621) Timothy my fellow worker
greets you, and so do Lucius and Jason and
Sosipater, my kinsmen. (1Co 417) For this
reason I have sent to you Timothy, who is my
beloved and faithful child in the Lord, and he
will remind you of my ways which are in Christ,
just as I teach everywhere in every church. (1Co
1610) Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with
you without cause to be afraid, for he is doing
the Lord's work, as I also am. (2Co 11) Paul,
an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God,
and Timothy our brother, To the church of God
which is at Corinth with all the saints who are
throughout Achaia
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(2Co 119) For the Son of God, Christ Jesus, who
was preached among you by us--by me and Silvanus
and Timothy--was not yes and no, but is yes in
Him. (Php 11) Paul and Timothy, bond-servants
of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ
Jesus who are in Philippi, including the
overseers and deacons (Take note of next 2
slides) (Php 219) But I hope in the Lord Jesus
to send Timothy to you shortly, so that I also
may be encouraged when I learn of your
condition. (Col 11) Paul, an apostle of Jesus
Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our
brother,
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Bond-servants
G1401 d?????? doulos doo'-los From G1210 a
slave (literally or figuratively, involuntarily
or voluntarily frequently therefore in a
qualified sense of subjection or subserviency) -
bond (-man), servant.
G1210 de? deo deh'-o A primary verb to bind
(in various applications, literally or
figuratively) - bind, be in bonds, knit, tie,
wind. See also G1163, G1189.
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Servant
G1249 d?a????? diakonos dee-ak'-on-os Probabl
y from d?a?? diako (obsolete, to run on
errands compare G1377) an attendant, that is,
(generally) a waiter (at table or in other menial
duties) specifically a Christian teacher and
pastor (technically a deacon or deaconess) -
deacon, minister, servant.
G1377 d???? dioko dee-o'-ko A prolonged
(and causative) form of a primary verb d?? dio
(to flee compare the base of G1169 and G1249)
to pursue (literally or figuratively) by
implication to persecute - ensue, follow
(after), given to, (suffer) persecute (-ion),
press toward.
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(1Th 11) Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, To the
church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and
the Lord Jesus Christ Grace to you and
peace. (1Th 32) and we sent Timothy, our
brother and God's fellow worker in the gospel of
Christ, to strengthen and encourage you as to
your faith, (1Th 36) But now that Timothy has
come to us from you, and has brought us good news
of your faith and love, and that you always think
kindly of us, longing to see us just as we also
long to see you, (2Th 11) Paul and Silvanus
and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians
in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ
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(1Ti 12) To Timothy, my true child in the
faith Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father
and Christ Jesus our Lord. (1Ti 118) This
command I entrust to you, Timothy, my son, in
accordance with the prophecies previously made
concerning you, that by them you fight the good
fight, (1Ti 620) O Timothy, guard what has
been entrusted to you, avoiding worldly and empty
chatter and the opposing arguments of what is
falsely called "knowledge"-- (2Ti 12) To
Timothy, my beloved son Grace, mercy and peace
from God the Father and Christ Jesus our
Lord. (Phm 11) Paul, a prisoner of Christ
Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our
beloved brother and fellow worker, (Heb 1323)
Take notice that our brother Timothy has been
released, with whom, if he comes soon, I will see
you.
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2Ti 49 Make every effort to come to me soon
2Ti 411 Only Luke is with me. Pick up Mark and
bring him with you, for he is useful to me for
service. 2Ti 413 When you come bring the cloak
which I left at Troas with Carpus, and the books,
especially the parchments. 2Ti 421 Make every
effort to come before winter. Eubulus greets you,
also Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the
brethren.
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1 Thessalonians 11 Paul and Silvanus and
Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in
God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ Grace
to you and peace.