Seeds of truth and Faith
Book of 2 Thessalonians
Establish, Guard & Direct!
2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Key Verse: “But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one. And we have confidence in the Lord concerning you, both that you do and will do the things we commanded you. Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ.” 2 Thes 3:3-4

Context:
- Everlasting consolation – assistant, comfort, supported 3:17

Outline:
1) Run swiftly v1 swiftly – quickly, fast, promptly, immediately
a. Pray for us
b. That the word of the Lord may run swiftly
c. And be glorified
d. Just as it is with you
2) Delivered v2 deliver – present, produce, provide
a. Unreasonable and wicked men
b. Not all have faith
3) Faithful v3 faithful – true, loyal, devoted
a. The Lord is faithful
b. He will establish you establish – ascertain, determine, start
c. He will guard you guard – guard, defence security, protection
d. From the evil one
4) Confidence v4 confidence – trust, believe, faith
a. In the Lord
b. To do
c. To will
d. Things commanded you command – power, order, instruction, authority
5) Directed v5 direct – address, order, point the way
a. Your hearts
b. Into the love of God love – compassion, passion, friendship
c. Into the patience of Christ patience – fortitude, persistence, endurance

Reflection:
Paul’s deep desire was that the church would understand that the journey that we are on will be full of love and patience and all this is made possible through our Lord Jesus Christ who establishes, guards and direct us. Through faith we can have confidence that as He commands us, we are able then to do His will both for us and for His kingdom. We need to be praying that God will empower us to run swiftly so that we are able to present His word and glorify Christ Jesus with our lives of service.

# 772 May 6, 2022

Power Point: Christ establishes us and guards us, so that as He directs us, we are able to fulfill His will of service to Him and to others!