A HEART FOR PEOPLE

I Thessalonians 1:1-4

Introduction:

1. Paul had a heart for unsaved people
2. Paul had a heart for Christian people

I. PAUL’S HISTORY WITH THE THESSALONIAN BELIEVERS

1. (Acts 16:7-12; 7:1) Paul came to Thessalonica
2. (Acts 17:1-4) Paul ministered in Thessalonica
3. (I Thess. 3:1-8) Paul was concerned for the believers in Thessalonica
4. (I Thess. 1:1) Paul sent a message to the believers in Thessalonica

1. Key verses – 3:12-13

        2. Key doctrine – the 2^nd coming of Christ

II. PAUL’S HEART FOR THE THESSALONIAN BELIEVERS

1. (v.2a) He thanked God for them
2. (v.2b) He prayed for them
3. (v.3) He thought of them positively
4. (v.4) He cherished their relationship