On Mission in the Midst of Affliction

1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13

• Being on mission binds you together.
• Being on mission makes you a target.
• Being on mission prepares you for Jesus’ coming. 

1. Exhortation to stand firm (1 Thessalonians 3:1-3)
2. Expectation of affliction (1 Thessalonians 3:4-5)
3. Encouragement in their faith (1 Thessalonians 3:6-13)