The Coming of the Lord
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Paul is working here to help clear up some issues
with the Gentile converts in Thessaloniki.
Some things remain unclear about the end of life
and the end of time scenario,
but Paul seeks to bring them assurance in time of death.
Perhaps some in the community had died since Paul left,
there certainly was the need
to bring hope to those left behind.
Since the basic tenet of our faith is that Jesus died
and rose again, we can cling to the belief that God
will raise those believers again to new life.
We don't have to understand the how, the timing
or try to make sense of it all.
We just know that in Jesus and with Jesus-
this is the way of the Kingdom.
Even now, God is working His plan for the
restoration of the universe.
"..and so we will always be with the Lord.
Therefore encourage one another
with these words" v.16
This month has been the hard loss of a
neighbor and ministry friends.
These words bring light and hope
in the darkness of death.
"God will bring with him those
who have fallen asleep." v.14
Supplies:
Visual Church Year Printable
Worship into the Week Printable
Magazine Cutouts
Vintage Stamps
Colored Pencils
Stamp and Ink
Distress Ink
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