Philippians

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Pastor John and Jane Kelley Curtis Corner
Baptist Church
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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 413-18)?   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 Christs return.
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2. Outline the different examples of hope listed
in (1 Thessalonians 413-18). a. (v. 13) Loved
ones who have died in Christ will be
resurrected. b. (v. 14) Christs 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 38-9) Gods
timing is not mans timing. He will fulfill His
promise. b. (Luke 1235-37) We are to be found
ready doing His work. c. (John 141-4) 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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