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1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 (NIV)
PART 1: READ THIS PASSAGE:
Final Instructions
12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you,
who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love
because of their work. Live in peace with each other. 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters,
warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient
with everyone. 15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do
what is good for each other and for everyone else.
16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will
for you in Christ Jesus.
19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt 21 but test them all; hold
on to what is good, 22 reject every kind of evil.
PART 2: ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS:
1. Consider the subheading for this passage. Why is it given this title? What is the context
for these verses, and who is the original intended audience?
2. What is the most common type of sentence in this passage? Why do you think Paul
chose this type of sentence? Is it effective as a form of communication?
3. Considering Paul as the speaker, do you think that he had proper authority to offer these
words to his primary audience? Do you think he has proper authority to offer these
words to you, his secondary audience?
PART 3: CREATE A LIST
1. Review the passage and underline all of the commands (verbs + included words). How
many commands do you find in this passage?
2. Work with your group to select the commands that you feel apply most specifically or
significantly to you as a secondary audience in this setting (as a student in a high school
English classroom). Indicate your selections by circling them in the passage.
3. Make a list of “Class Rules” based on Paul’s words to the Thessalonians. Your group will
decide how many rules are appropriate.
4. Once you’ve compiled your list, use a computer to create a neat and attractive Google
Doc with your list. Include a title and a reference to the scripture. Use colors and images
to make your list creative!
5. Submit your Doc to Google classroom (only one per group) and turn this completed
page (everyone needs to complete it) into the appropriate class bin (by the hall window).