2 Thessalonians — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on 2 thessalonians, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · 2 Thessalonians 1:3 (KJV)
According to the first chapter, Paul, Silvanus, and Timotheus thanked God because the Thessalonians' faith grew how?
Answer: Exceedingly
Study note. Paul writes that 'your faith groweth exceedingly' in his opening thanksgiving.
Lesson 2 · 2 Thessalonians 1:8 (KJV)
When the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, how will he appear?
Answer: In flaming fire
Study note. The text states He shall be revealed 'In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God'.
Lesson 3 · 2 Thessalonians 2:2 (KJV)
Paul warns the brethren not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled concerning what event?
Answer: The day of Christ
Study note. Paul exhorts them not to be troubled 'as that the day of Christ is at hand'.
Lesson 4 · 2 Thessalonians 2:3 (KJV)
What must happen before the day of Christ comes, according to chapter 2?
Answer: A falling away first
Study note. Paul says that day shall not come, 'except there come a falling away first'.
Lesson 5 · 2 Thessalonians 2:4 (KJV)
Who is described as the one who 'opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God'?
Answer: The son of perdition
Study note. The 'man of sin' is identified as the 'son of perdition' who exalts himself.
Lesson 6 · 2 Thessalonians 2:4 (KJV)
Where does the 'man of sin' sit, shewing himself that he is God?
Answer: In the temple of God
Study note. He 'sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God'.
Lesson 7 · 2 Thessalonians 2:7 (KJV)
What does Paul say is already at work in chapter 2?
Answer: The mystery of iniquity
Study note. Paul writes, 'For the mystery of iniquity doth already work'.
Lesson 8 · 2 Thessalonians 3:1 (KJV)
Paul requests prayer that the word of the Lord may have what?
Answer: Free course
Study note. He asks for prayer 'that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified'.
Lesson 9 · 2 Thessalonians 3:10 (KJV)
What command did Paul give concerning those who would not work?
Answer: Neither should they eat
Study note. Paul commanded, 'that if any would not work, neither should he eat'.
Lesson 10 · 2 Thessalonians 3:15 (KJV)
How should the brethren treat a man who obeys not the word of the epistle?
Answer: Admonish him as a brother
Study note. Paul says to 'note that man', yet 'count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother'.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does 2 thessalonians point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?