Sunday – April 19, 2020

The Dead in Christ Shall Rise

Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-1

Announcements – Terry

Song 144 O Worship the King – Jack

Scripture Reading /Opening Prayer – Jacob

Song 791 On Bended Knee – Jack

Lords Supper – Terry

Song 342 We Saw Thee Not – Wayne

Sermon – Wayne

Introduction

Jesus died on the cross, John 19:30

1. • He has risen Mark 16:6
   • Christians are connected to His resurrection Romans 6:3-5
   • Jesus ascends to Heaven Acts 1:9-11
   • Christians ascend and meet Jesus in the air 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18                     

Preparation of the coming of Christ

1. • Be properly informed
   • Do not grieve
   • Believe

Events of the coming Christ

1. • By word of the Lord
   • The Lord Himself will descend
   • With a ‘shout’
   • Voice of an archangel
   • With the trumpet of God
   • The dead in Christ shall rise first
   • The remaining will be ‘caught up’
   • Will go to be with the Lord forever
   • Comfort one another with these words

Paul’s emphasis

1. • Both groups end up with the Lord
   • With the Lord forever
   • Death is no barrier for the Lord.

Conclusion

The Christian resurrection connects them to this ascension to Heaven

Song 279 – Wayne                    

Closing Prayer – Jack