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Stats from Barna Research

8 out of 10 Americans believe in an afterlife

76% believe that Heaven exists

71% believe that Hell exists

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DISCUSSION GUIDE

1. What is the context of the passage in (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)?

  Paul believed that Jesus would return during his lifetime. The Thessalonians were beginning to doubt so Paul was calling them back to the hope of Christ’s return.

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2. Outline the different examples of hope listed in (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18).

a. (v. 13) Loved ones who have died in Christ will be resurrected.

b. (v. 14) Christ’s resurrection is our proof.

c. (v. 15) Those who are alive when Christ returns will not experience death.

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d. (v. 16) Jesus will raise the dead in Christ first.

e. (v. 17) We shall always be with the Lord.

f. (v. 18) These promises should bring comfort.

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 3.How do the following passages bring comfort, hope and direction?

a. (2 Peter 3:8-9) God’s timing is not man’s timing. He will fulfill His promise.

b. (Luke 12:35-37) We are to be found ready doing His work.

c. (John 14:1-4) Jesus is preparing a place for us and will return.

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4. How should the hope of eternal life affect your daily living?

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5. How can you bring hope to a non-Christian who loses a loved one?

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6. How can comfort take place in your ABF?

How is support offered?

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7. How can you be more sensitive to comfort those in need?

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