1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 | Week 2

1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 | May 24, 2026 | Pastor Todd Smith In 1 Thessalonians 2, the Apostle Paul provides a compelling defense of his ministry, laying out the essential message, motives, and methods of authentic spiritual leadership. He emphasizes preaching the gospel with unwavering boldness, even amidst suffering, and clarifies that his ultimate purpose is to please God, not man. Discover what it means to be "approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel" and how Paul's parental approach—nu