The Encouragement of the Resurrection

In week 6 of Out of Context, Pastor Chip dives into the preexisting ideas we put onto scripture in 1st Thessalonians 4:13-18.

Dive deeper into the message with these discussion questions!

General:

Have you heard this passage used out of context before (1 The 4:17)? How has this message changed the way you’ve viewed or heard this verse?
Examine yourself for a moment - What are some preexisting ideas or concepts that you might be bringing to Scripture?
Imagine you’re present during the Second Coming of Christ. How do you imagine you would respond to His return?
How does the idea/belief of resurrection affect you in the here & now?
What changes in my life do I need to make based on this weekend's message?

Take Home 1: The return of the Lord is an essential part of Christian teaching

Does this Take Home point surprise or challenge you? If so, how?
What has been your understanding or belief about the “end times”?

Take Home 2: We need to be people who are well informed about what we can know concerning the return of the Lord (1 The 4:13a,17-18)

What is the “anchor of faith” in your life?
What are you most looking forward to in the life to come?
How does Paul’s words in this passage (1 The. 4:13-18) encourage you? How can you encourage others with these words spoken by Paul?

Take Home 3: Properly understanding the Lord's return affords us an entirely different approach to this life (1 The 4:13b)

How is the way you live your life today impacted by your belief & trust that Jesus is returning one day?
Does your life (your attitude, reactions, conversations, etc) look as though you have hope? How so?
Does the passage in Hebrews 11 change the way you view your time in this world? How so?
When you’re going through difficulty or defeat, how can you remind yourself that Jesus is victorious and that you’re on the team that wins?

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