1 Thessalonians 1–5  New Testament Teacher Resource Manual,
(2002), 208–9   Just as members of the Church today sometimes
struggle with false traditions, the Saints in Thessalonica
labored with an incomplete understanding of the Resurrection.
They worried that faithful members of the Church who died would
not receive the same blessings as those who lived until the
Second Coming. Paul reassured them that all those “which sleep
in Jesus will God bring with him” (1 Thessalonians 4:13–14). As
you read, search for counsel as to how we can prepare for the
Second Coming, keeping in mind that “the day of the Lord so
cometh as a thief in the night” (1 Thessalonians 5:2).
Prayerfully study 1 Thessalonians 1–5and consider the following
principles before preparing your lessons.  Some Important Gospel
Principles to Look For  Additional Resources    • The Life and
Teachings of Jesus and His Apostles, 272–75.  Suggestions for
Teaching  Choose from the following ideas, or use some of your
own, as you prepare lessons for 1 T