(2 Thessalonians 3:1-18)

I. A prayer request (3:1-2), a prayer rendered (3:3-5)

A. For evangelism (3:1; Eph. 6:19-20)
B. For deliverance from evil men (3:2; 1 Tim. 2:1-2)
C. Expressing trust in God (3:3)
D. To continue in the faith (3:4-5; 1 Cor. 15:58)

II. The precept of withdrawal (3:6-15)

A. Discipline for the undisciplined (3:6)
B. Applies to freeloaders (3:7-12), sexual sin (1 Cor. 5), strife-stirrers (Romans 16:17), anyone who refuses to repent (Matthew 18:15-18)
C. Don’t give up (3:13)
D. The purpose of discipline: restoration (3:14-15; 2 Cor. 2:6-8; Galatians 6:1; James 5:19-20)

III. The presence of the Lord (3:16-18)

A. The peace of the Lord (3:16; 1 Thessalonians 5:23)
B. The personal touch of the apostle (3:17)
C. The grace of Jesus (3:18; Romans 5:21)