Session 2: Acts 15-18 & 1-2 Thessalonians
January 30, 2026
Session 2 Prework
Please complete the following before Class #2 on February 9th. (Plan on about 45–60 minutes total.)
Interpretation Practice
Complete the Interpretation Practice Handout on Galatians 5:1–6
Complete the Interpretation Practice Handout on Galatians 5:1–6
- Come prepared to discuss both your conclusions and where you felt unsure.
Video
Watch: BibleProject “New Testament Letters: Historical Context”
As you watch, notice:
Watch: BibleProject “New Testament Letters: Historical Context”
As you watch, notice:
- How historical setting shapes meaning
Scripture Reading
Read the following passages connected to Paul’s second missionary journey and the Thessalonian churches:
Read the following passages connected to Paul’s second missionary journey and the Thessalonian churches:
- Acts 16:1–12 (The gospel moves into Macedonia)
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1–2:16
- What pressures or questions these churches are facing
Textbook Reading
Introducing Paul by Michael F. Bird Chapter 3: “Paul and the Mission of God”
As you read, focus on:
Introducing Paul by Michael F. Bird Chapter 3: “Paul and the Mission of God”
As you read, focus on:
- How Paul understands his mission to the Gentiles
- How theology and mission are inseparable for Paul