1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 | Resources
Discussion/Reflection Questions
1. How does the hope of resurrection through Christ shape the way we process grief and loss?
2. How does the promise of Christ’s return influence the way we live our lives today?
3. How can we use the hope of Christ’s return to comfort and strengthen one another in difficult times?
4. What does this passage teach us about the unity of believers in Christ, both in life and in eternity?
5. How can we balance living with anticipation of Christ’s return while remaining faithful to our present responsibilities?
Memory Verse: 1 Thessalonians 4:14
“For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, in the same way, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.” (CSB)
Supplemental Scripture Reading: Revelation 14:6–13
“Then I saw another angel flying high overhead, with the eternal gospel to announce to the inhabitants of the earth—to every nation, tribe, language, and people. He spoke with a loud voice: ‘Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship the one who made heaven and earth, the sea and the springs of water.’
And another, a second angel, followed, saying, ‘It has fallen, Babylon the Great has fallen. She made all the nations drink the wine of her sexual immorality, which brings wrath.’
And another, a third angel, followed them and spoke with a loud voice: ‘If anyone worships the beast and its image and receives a mark on his forehead or on his hand, he will also drink the wine of God’s wrath, which is poured full strength into the cup of his anger. He will be tormented with fire and sulfur in the sight of the holy angels and in the sight of the Lamb, and the smoke of their torment will go up forever and ever. There is no rest day or night for those who worship the beast and its image, or anyone who receives the mark of its name. This calls for endurance from the saints, who keep God’s commands and their faith in Jesus.’
Then I heard a voice from heaven saying, ‘Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.’
‘Yes,’ says the Spirit, ‘so they will rest from their labors, since their works follow them.’”