1. 1Thessalonians 4:13-18 Death and Glory Christians are encouraged to grieve in hope v13 Christians are encouraged by the resurrection of Jesus v14 Jesus is the model – He died & was raised Jesus is the means – in Him believers are raised

2. Christians are encouraged by the return of Jesus v15-17 Jesus is coming v15 Jesus is coming with all who have died trusting in Him v17 Those left on earth will join them v17 ‘we will always be with the Lord’ v17 1Thessalonians 4:13-18 Death and Glory

3. Christians are encouraged to grieve in hope v13 Christians are encouraged by the resurrection of Jesus v14 Christians are encouraged by the return of Jesus v15-17 Christians are encouraged to go on trusting in Jesus v18 1Thessalonians 4:13-18 Death and Glory