The theme of hope in times of trouble weaves its way through the letters to the Thessalonians. As you read through the Thessalonians Scripture Plan over the next 30 days I pray that God will encourage and comfort you through studying his word.

Letters to the Thessalonians

When studying a letter, or epistle, from the Bible there are a few things to keep in mind: who wrote it, who was it written for, when was it written, and what was the purpose.

The Apostle Paul wrote the first letter to the church in Thessalonica in approximately AD 49-51, which makes it Paul’s earliest epistles. Since the second letter is very similar in content it was probably written soon after.

 The church in Thessalonica had been founded by Paul when he briefly visited the city. Thessalonica (a large seaport city) was the capital of its province, important for communication and trade. The church was made up of Jewish and Gentile converts who were suffering persecution.

Paul wrote to encourage them in their faith, and to offer them hope during these times of persecution. This hope is found in their belief in the Day of the Lord – the main theme of the letters.

Further Reading: Scripture Plan on Trying Times

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WHAT IS A SCRIPTURE PLAN?

A Scripture Plan involves having a passage, or passages, of the Bible to read each day.  These are often called ‘Reading Plans’, but the idea behind calling it a ‘Scripture Plan’ takes the task beyond just reading. The idea is that you could also write out a verse for the day, or if you are particularly creative you might draw a reflection.

The passages are not usually particularly long, nor do they involve a lot of in-depth study. Instead, you follow the set-out readings of the plan for each day and have some time for personal reflection and response. You may choose to do a Verse Map or a Word Study or look into a particular theme or character. Check out my post on Bible Study for Beginners for more ideas.

30 days in Thessalonians

This Scripture Plan takes us through Paul’s two letters to the Thessalonians in 30 days. The numbered daily readings are just a few verses, with a heading to help you focus on the theme for the day. I have chosen to make all my monthly plans for 30 days even though not all months are this length, so you can choose to do them at any time. Use the form below to download the Hope: 30 Days in Thessalonians Scripture Plan printable.

Hope: 30 Days in Thessalonians

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    Alternatively, you can also purchase my Guided Scripture Plan, which includes a summary or highlighted verses. I’ve chosen to use a fill-in-the-blanks method to help you focus on certain words and themes in the readings. 

     The readings and exercises for each day should not take too long – the aim is to focus your reading, not mentally task you!

    Paul tells the Thessalonians to “comfort one another with this hope, and encourage one another with these words” (1 Thess 4:18 The Voice). I pray that you will also be encouraged and your hope will be strengthened through studying these letters.

    Thessalonians Scripture Plan