Pauls Second letter to the Thessalonians continues his pastoral ministry in correcting, directing, and encouraging them in their Christian walk. Paul even uses the word “boast” in his description of the Thessalonians. Lets consider in our text, 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, several reasons why the church in Thessalonica is a church to boast about: she is a church… 1. … belonging to her Savior and Head (verse 1) 2. … blessed by her Savior and Head (vs 2). 3. … growing to be like her Savior and Head (vs. 3). 4. … enduring persecution for her Savior and Head (vs. 4).