While Paul was in Thessalonica, what other things did he do in addition to preaching the gospel, and why? See 1 Thess. 2:9, 10.

Here we see that Paul did his best to not be a burden to those who he was ministering to. The text says that he labored both and night. I believe that this was a reference to his tent making. Paul had another means which to support himself so that he could do ministry which would not put out those he was ministering to. Paul also paid attention to his behavior. Paul behaved himself in an upright manor as to not bring shame to his ministry. All of these things were to not be a burden on the people he was ministering to.

What analogy did Paul use in 1 Thessalonians 2:11, 12 to describe his treatment of the Thessalonians? See also Luke 11:11-13. What does that analogy teach?

Here Paul uses the relationships of a Father toward his son and a parent and their child. This is a close relationship , and this analogy shows what Paul thought of the Thessalonians. Paul had a deep passion and connection to those whom he was ministering to. Paul actually cared and it showed in what he did. In order to be effective in ministry we have to connect to the people in the same way.

Prayer: Father we thank you for the example of Paul. Most of all we thank you for Jesus. Help us to learn how to not be burden and how to have loving compassion. Thank you in Jesus name amen.