1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 - Hope in the Face of Death

Where might we find hope when hope seems impossible? Join us this Sunday at CrossWinds Church in Spencer as we consider the answer from 1 Thessalonians 4.

Sermon Discussion

1. What is one takeaway from the sermon and one question that you had after hearing the sermon?
2. Read Hebrews 2:14–15. Does the thought of death frighten you? How does Hebrews seek to comfort us when we think of death?
3. Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13. Is grief wrong? As Christians, how should we grieve?
4. Read 1 Thessalonians 4:14–15. Paul makes three statements that are meant to provide hope when hope seems impossible (above). What are they? Which of these means most to you?
5. Read 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17. What are the four parts of the promise of “forever with Jesus” in this passage?
6. What is the significance of a resurrected body?
7. Read 1 Thessalonians 4:17. What is the significance of the word “meet” in this verse? What does this reveal about Jesus’s return (cf. also Matt. 25:6–10; Acts 28:14–16)?
8. This passage tells us to encourage others with these words. Who might need to hear the encouragement of these words?
9. How does Jesus’s resurrection assure us that we can say goodbye to goodbyes?