Bethany Church
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 ESV
Encouragement for These Days
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Paul knows that living is challenging! So, he gives us a host of truth to live on, and then finishes with a command.
1. Truth About Believers
a. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
b. We know what happens in the end
c. We grieve
d. We have hope
e. Jesus died: defeating sin
f. Jesus rose again: defeating death
g. Jesus will return
h. Jesus will catch us up to himself (the dead first)
i. Believers will be with Him forever
j. Application: Believers have Hope
2. What believers do
a. 1 Thessalonians 4:18
b. Therefore
c. Encourage one another with these words
d. Application: Share the words of encouragement
Next Steps:
1. God has told us what we need to know
2. What God cares about is what we should care about
3. Encouragement is needed for these days