1 Thessalonians 2:7-9 We need to be involved in the life of the town.  Paul and his companions put their heart and life into serving the people. Sometimes Christian workers treat the Gospel as a commodity.  But it's not.  That's not how Paul and his companions presented the Gospel. V7  nursing mother - a slave often was given the task to fully give herself to the well being of the child. Paul likewise presents this as how they served. Then they served like a father.  A Pastor is an overseer with the gift of teaching. (Ephesians)  Most of the time they are overseer/shepherds. The apostles come into the town and they confront the role of priest.  Jesus was a Rabbi - teacher. A father - as we look to learn spiritual lessons - love and commitment. They dealt with new believers as a father with children.   Encouragement and love and provide guidance.   Exhort (build up a person), teach and help children to accept their responsibilities so they get through life. Children re

1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 This was the revealed Word by the apostle to the people. The Gospel is the greatest help we can give someone. If people know Jesus Christ, our nation will change.  Nothing else can save except Jesus Christ.  Romans 1:16  Tell people about Jesus.   The Thessalonians heard the message and accepted it the Word of God.  He asks the believers how they conducted themselves when they heard the message. Qualities/standard of those who brought the message of Jesus: 1.  They were committed to Jesus Christ and God's people. (Acts 16 - they bore the results of what happened in Philippi). Do we truly believe in the Gospel? 2.  They were approved by God as opposed to being approved by man.  They were not self appointed servants  /workers.  This was evident by the way they came.  God can defend the Gospel.  We are to presentthe Gospel.   God is big enough to defend the Gospel.   We are to be honest.  They came simply with the message they believed.   They were consci