2. Bible Blitz Msgr Ed Thompson And Deacon Norm Kazyk With Technical Assistance Ray Hosler

3. The Epistles of Paul 1 & 2 Thessalonians 1 & 2 Timothy Deacon Norm Fr. Ed

4. 1 Thessalonians Written about 50 A.D. One of the earliest letters giving us an insight into the very early Church. Paul’s stay in Thessalonica cut short by his persecutors.

5. Problems included remaining being faithful to his teaching; excessive anticipation of the Parousia.

6. Ch 1, 2Greeting, prayer, recalling his ministry and demeanor among them; accolades for them. Ch 3Timothy sends good news about their faith and love. Ch 4:3-12Holiness, mutual charity Ch 4:13-18The Thessalonians concern for their deceased loved ones. The “Rapture” (also ref Mt 24:36-44).

7. Ch 5:1-11Vigilance Ch 5:12-22Final words

8. 2 Thessalonians Addressed to the same church as 1 Thessalonians. More impersonal and responds to changes in Thessalonica.

9. Ch 1:3-10 Usual greeting and prayer. Praise for the example of faith they give. Makes mention of the persecution they are undergoing Ch 2:1-5Concerned with a supposed letter from Paul that the “Day of the Lord”, the Parousia, has already come.

10. Ch 2:13-15God’s chosen ones; the traditions of the church. Ch 3:6-16Must continue to work until Christ comes again.

11. 1 & 2 Timothy 63 -67 A.D. from Macedonia

12. Timothy Native of Lystra, province of Galatia Mother a Jewess; father a Greek Paul and Barnabas lodged with them on their 1 st Missionary journey. Converts 2 nd journey, Paul made Timothy his assistant

13. Timothy: Bishop of Ephesus The Letters Personal, Private, Pastoral, Ecclesiastical

14. Paul’s Instructions to Timothy 1.Refute false teachings 2.Proper relations with older ones, presbyters, widows and charity groups 3.Requirements for bishops, presbyters, deacons 4.Central plea; preserve the pure faith against false teachers – the Gnostics

15. 1 Timothy Chapter 1 Stay in Ephesus Defend the Faith “Once a persecutor …” Fight a good fight – Have a good conscience Handed over to Satan – Hymenaeus, Alexander

16. Chapter 2 Pray for everyone One God; One Mediator Women –Good conduct, modesty, self control, hairstyles, gold, pearls, clothes, receive instruction, not teach, be quiet – Adam and Eve, –Saved through motherhood

17. Chapter 3 Qualifications for Ministers, Bishops and Deacons Chapter 4 False Asceticism Train yourself for devotion “Imposition of hands” Be holy; be a teacher

18. Chapter 5 Duties to Others Older man – as a father Younger men – as brothers Older women – as mothers Younger women – as pure sisters

19. Rules for Widows to Serve Older widows Perform religious duties Pray night and day Don’t be self indulgent Provide for relatives Married only once Hospitable

20. Younger widows Troublesome – exclude Too sensual, idlers, gossips, busybodies They should marry and have children

21. Rules for Presbyters – Elders Honor good presiders Prove accusations; reprimand sinners Don’t ordain superficially Be pure; be sober ‘’ … a little wine …”

22. Chapter 6 Rules for Slaves Slaves and masters Wealth “ … the love of money …” “O Timothy … !”

23. 2 Timothy Chapter 1 Greeting - Thanks “Stir up!” Phygelus and Hermogenes Onesiphorus

24. Chapter 2 Timothy’s good conduct “If we had died with Him” (11-13) Avoid useless disputes

25. Chapter 3 Dangers of the Last Days Terrifying - fools in the end Remain faithful in spite of sufferings

26. Chapter 4 Solemn charge Last Hurrah (6-8) Demas deserted Luke and Mark My cloak - my parchments “Grace be with all of you!”