I Thessalonians 2: 6-7

Theme: Redeeming the time

1 Thessalonians 1: In three weeks time the Thessalonians became Christians. What do Christians look like?

1 Thessalonians 2: The reason that Paul was so effective was that he connected with people. What are the dynamics behind connecting with people?

1. Be a God-pleaser

2. Be gentle

What does gentle look like?

1. The opposite of being gentle is being a burden.

2. Gentle people are more effective than people who place burdens on us. Illustration 1 Kings 12:1-16

What are some of the burdens we put on people?

1. We put a burden of guilt.

2. We put a burden of perfection on people.

3. We put a burden on people by being takers.