For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you,  1 Thessalonians 1:4

A. Loved by God in seasons of suffering: 1 Thess. 1:6, 1 Thess. 2:14, 1 Thess. 3:1-4, 2 Thess. 1:4-7

1. The seeking love of Christ: John 9:35

2. The revealing love of Christ: John 9:36-38

B. Loved by God in seasons of grief: 1 Thess. 4:13

1. The hope-producing love of Christ: John 11:23-27, Rom. 6:5

2. The identifying love of Christ: John 11:32-36, Hebrews 4:14-16