The books of 1 & 2 Thessalonians are precious letters sent to comfort and strengthen a young church. Packed with prophetic insight about the last days, Paul's words encourage us to be alert and live to please God as we wait for Christ's return. This 12-lesson study guide on the books of 1 & 2 Thessalonians, designed for both individual and group study, provides a unique and welcoming opportunity to immerse yourself in God's precious Word as expressed in The Passion Translation®. Begin your journey with a thorough introduction that details the authorship of 1 & 2 Thessalonians, date of composition, first recipients, setting, purpose, central message, and key themes. The lessons then walk you through every portion from the books and include features such as notable verses, historical and cultural background information, definitions of words and language, cross references to other books of the Bible, and character portraits of figures from the Bible and church history. Enrich your biblical understanding of the books of 1 & 2 Thessalonians, experience God's love for you, and share his heart with others.