"Theology of Work" / 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 / Jim Rosenquist

1. Why would a genuine Christian need to be exhorted to practice a good work ethic?

2. Was work a consequence of the fall? Cross reference Genesis 2.

3. In verse 6, what authority or forcefulness does Paul use to reinforce a Christian work ethic?

4. See verses 7-10. What example did Paul display for Christians working?

5. In verses 11-12, why might those “not busy” become “busybodies?” What action does Paul direct Christians to have toward the idle Christian? With what force? To what effect? For what reason?

6. Refer to verse 13. What attitude does Paul direct hard working Christians to have? What’s at stake?