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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5

1. What is it about trials that make some people walk away from following Jesus (2:17, and see Matthew 13:21)?
    
2. Why do you think Satan hindered (roadblocked) Paul (2:18)? What seemed to be Paul's attitude about this?
    
3. Why did Paul send Timothy to the Thessalonians (1 Thes 2:19-3:3a)? How are YOU being established and exhorted in your faith?
    
4. "Jesus doesn't eliminate all your problems – sometimes He introduces you to new ones." What "new problems" does Jesus introduce a person to? (1 Thes 3:3b-4)
    
5. What was Paul concerned Satan would tempt the Thessalonians to do or not do (1 Thes 3:5)? Have you ever been tempted in this way?

Breakout Questions:

Pray for your group to trust God's purposes in the trials being faced. Pray for one another!