2 Thessalonians is the second writing of Paul to the church at Thessalonica and only followed the first letter by a few months (AD51-52). Paul again writes from Corinth along with Silas and Timothy who were fellow laborers in planting the church at Thessalonica. Since Paul loved the Thessalonians and desired to see the church mature, he kept up to date about their spiritual health. It is possible that the person who delivered the first letter brought back news about the Thessalonians and their growing faith as well as their great love toward others (2 Thessalonians 1:3). However, Paul seemed to be concerned about three issues surrounding the church: persecution (1:3-12), false teaching (2:1-15), and disorderly conduct in the church (3:6-15). His goal in writing this second letter to the Thessalonians was to comfort the persecuted, instruct in truth, and warn the unruly.
Dear God, provide insight into the letter to the Thessalonians and may I change as a result of reading Your revealed truth.
