1 & 2 Thessalonians: Rise and Shine!

Thessalonica was prosperous, prominent, and thoroughly pagan. The gospel took root there anyway, and the young church's faith became contagious.

1 & 2 Thessalonians: Rise and Shine! is a 12-lesson Courageous Living workbook by Wilson Adams on Paul's letters to Thessalonica.

How This Study Helps

Christians today also live in a prosperous, pagan culture, and it's hard to stay pure, hopeful, and active while waiting for the Lord. Questions about the Second Coming add confusion.

This study works through both letters: the qualities of a solid church, what real preaching is, holy living in an X-rated world, the great day that's coming, finding light in dark days, and working until Jesus comes. It challenges you to rise and shine and make a difference where you live.

What's Inside

• The City and the Church (Introduction)
• Seven Qualities of a Solid Church (1 Thess.1)
• What is…Preaching? (1 Thess.2:1-12)
• He Who Has An Ear… (1 Thess.2:13-20)
• How to Really Live (1 Thess.3)
• Holy Living in an X-Rated World (1 Thess.4:1-8)
• What the World Needs Now (1 Thess.4:9-18)
• There’s a Great Day Coming! (1 Thess.5:1-11)
• Family Matters (1 Thess.5:12-28)
• From Here to Forever (2 Thess.1)
• Finding the Light in Dark Days (2 Thess.2)
• Working Till Jesus Comes (2 Thess.3)

Format & Features

Twelve chapters in a paperback workbook, with teaching and discussion material in each lesson.

Who It's For

Adult and teen Bible classes, small groups, and anyone who wants to understand what the Bible says about Christ's return.

Common Questions

Can I use it to teach a class?
Yes. Its 12 chapters fit a quarter of weekly classes. Order a copy for each student.

Does it cover the Second Coming?
Yes. Several lessons deal with Christ's return and how to live while we wait.

About the Author

Wilson Adams has a gift for making the complex simple, and he believes teaching isn't finished until it reaches application. That's why every book in the Courageous Living series offers both. He is also the author of Turning Point and co-author of A Life Lost and Found: A Journey of Hope and Healing. He and his wife, Julie, live near Nashville, Tennessee.

About the Series

1 & 2 Thessalonians: Rise and Shine! is part of Courageous Living, Wilson Adams' series of 12-lesson workbooks that pair clear Bible teaching with practical application for classes and personal study.

Product Details

• Author: Wilson Adams
• Publisher: Spiritbuilding Publishers
• Series: Courageous Living
• Chapters: 12
• Covers: 1 Thessalonians 1–5; 2 Thessalonians 1–3
• Format: Paperback workbook