Lesson 234: 2 Thessalonians 3:3
2 Thessalonians 3:3
The Blueprint — The Verse
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.
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The Context — The History
Note: corrected from invalid 2 Thessalonians 4:3. Paul closes with prayer against idleness and requests prayer for his ministry. The Lord's faithfulness guarantees strength and protection from Satan.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
After commanding discipline for disorderly believers and warning against idleness, Paul assures that the faithful Lord will strengthen and guard them from the evil one.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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2 Thessalonians 3:2
2And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people, for not everyone has faith.
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (2 Thessalonians 3:2) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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2 Thessalonians 3:4
4We have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we command.
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (2 Thessalonians 3:4) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- Where do you need the Lord's strengthening today?
- How have you experienced protection from evil?
- What does God's faithfulness promise when you feel weak?