Christian teaching

A. Thanksgiving #1. 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10

B. Narrative #1. 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12. Their time with them and the character of their ministry

A¹. Thanksgiving #2. 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

B¹. Narrative #2. 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13. Their time away from them and their desire to see them

(1:3 – “before our God and Father” and 3:13 – “before our God and Father” form an inclusion for these chapters)