Be Comforted! - Part 1

What Happens to Christians who die?
Four Words of Comfort for the Living:

  1. We don't have to WONDER what happens when we die. (1 Thes 4:13)

    2. Luke 16:22-23, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Philippians 1:23

  2. Jesus gets us to HEAVEN . (1 Thes 4:14)


  3. Jesus is coming back to GATHER all His people. (1 Thes 4:16-17)

    4. John 14:2-3, 1 Corinthians 15:23, 51-52, Philippians 3:21

  4. Someday, we will ALWAYS be with the Lord.(1 Thes 4:17)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

  1. Can you explain the sequence of events Paul lays out in v13-18 regarding the Rapture and the people involved? What was Paul's purpose for describing the Rapture (hint: v18)?
     
  2. What are some things from this passage / sermon regarding "end time events" that are different than how you understood them previously?
     
  3. How is "Christian grieving" different from "worldly grieving"?


Breakout Questions:

Pray for one another