The Thessalonians were real people in a real world with a faith, love, and hope that was real.

No pretenders. No fakes. No hypocrisy. Just real Christians who were confident in their faith, comforting in their love, and captivated by the hope of the imminent, any-day return of their Savior, Jesus Christ, to earth. Their lives impacted everyone they touched. The more real we are, the more contagious we become.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Day 1 - Introduction

    • Read the Lesson

    • Read 1 Thessalonians (5xs)
  • 2

    SECTION 1 - CONTAGIOUS FAITH - 1 Thess. 1-3

    • Watch the Section Intro
  • 3

    Day 2 - 1 Thess. 1:1-4

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 02)
  • 4

    Day 3 - 1 Thess. 1:5-7

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 1:5-7

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 03)
  • 5

    Day 4 - 1 Thess. 1:8-10

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 04)
  • 6

    Day 5 - 1 Thess. 2:1-2

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 2:1-2

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 05)
  • 7

    Day 6 - 1 Thess. 2:3-5

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 2:3-5

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 06)
  • 8

    Day 7 - 1 Thess. 2:6-9

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 2:6-9

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 07)
  • 9

    Day 8 - 1 Thess. 2:10-12

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 08)
  • 10

    Day 9 - 1 Thess. 2:13-14

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 2:13-14

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 09)
  • 11

    Day 10 - 1 Thess. 2:14-16

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 10)
  • 12

    Day 11 - 1 Thess. 2:17-20

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 11)
  • 13

    Day 12 - 1 Thess. 3:1-4

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 3:1-4

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 12)
  • 14

    Day 13 - 1 Thess. 3:5-7

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 3:5-7

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 13)
  • 15

    Day 14 - 1 Thess. 3:8-10

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 3:8-10

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 14)
  • 16

    Day 15 - 1 Thess. 3:11-13

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 15)
  • 17

    Day 16 - 1 Thess. 4:1-2

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 16)
  • 18

    SECTION 2 - CONTAGIOUS LOVE - 1 Thess. 4:3-12

    • Watch the Section Intro
  • 19

    Day 17 - 1 Thess. 4:3-5

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 17)
  • 20

    Day 18 - 1 Thess. 4:6-8

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 4:6-8

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 18)
  • 21

    Day 19 - 1 Thess. 4:9-11

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 4:9-11

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 19)
  • 22

    Day 20 - 1 Thess. 4:10-12

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 4:10-12

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 20)
  • 23

    SECTION 3 - CONTAGIOUS HOPE - 1 Thess. 4:13-5:13

    • Watch the Section Intro
  • 24

    Day 21 - 1 Thess. 4:13-15

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-15

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 21)
  • 25

    Day 22 - 1 Thess. 4:16-18

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 22)
  • 26

    Day 23 - 1 Thess. 5:1-3

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 23)
  • 27

    Day 24 - 1 Thess. 5:4-8

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 5:4-8

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 24)
  • 28

    Day 25 - 1 Thess. 5:9-11

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 25)
  • 29

    Day 26 - 1 Thess. 5:12-13

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 26)
  • 30

    Day 27 - 1 Thess. 5:13b-15

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 5:13b-15

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 27)
  • 31

    Day 28 - 1 Thess. 5:16-18

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 28)
  • 32

    Day 29 - 1 Thess. 5:19-22

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 29)
  • 33

    Day 30 - 1 Thess. 5:23-24

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 30)
  • 34

    Day 31 - 1 Thess. 5:25-28

    • Read 1 Thessalonians 5:25-28

    • Read the Lesson

    • Answer the Journal Questions (Day 31)
  • 35

    CONCLUSION

    • Closing note from Rand

Rand Hummel

About the Author

Rand Hummel is the Director of The Wilds of New England located in Deering, New Hampshire. Prior to this position, Rand was the Assistant Director of The Wilds in Brevard, North Carolina, and served as the Program Director for 20 years. Each year he ministers to thousands of teenagers and their families. He has dedicated his life to encourage all ages "to hate sin and love God more."