(1 Thessalonians 2:1-12)

I. The example of the teacher

A. Perseverance in the face of persecution (2:1-2; cf. Acts 16)
B. Integrity of the delivery of the message (2:3)
C. With an eye to pleasing God, not man (2:4-6; cf. Colossians 3:22-25)

II. The embrace of a mother

A. Gentleness (2:7)
B. Sharing life as “dear” family members (2:8-9; cf. 1 Timothy 5:1-2)

III. The encouragement of a father

A. Paul’s behavior: devout, just, blameless (2:10; cf. 1 Peter 1:13-16)
B. Exhorting, comforting, and charging the church (2:11)
C. Don’t just talk the talk, walk the walk! (2:12; cf. Ephesians 4:1-6)