Sunday, November 14, 2021 Holiness and Hope in a Hostile World 1 Thessalonians 4:13 – 5:11 BIG IDEA: Christian Hope: Waiting With Confidence! 1. What Happens When Jesus ? Jesus will return when God With the announcement With the sound of a For Those Who “ ” (4:13-15) They will rise ! Like a royal reception party, they go to Him first and remain with Him. For Those Who “ ” (4:17) They rise joining Jesus and those risen from the dead RESULT: Believers will be with the Lord Forever! THEREFORE: One Another! 2. What Will It Be Like When Jesus ? The “Day of the Lord” (Isaiah 34:1-11) Comes like a in the night (5:2) For Those In (5:1-3) Looking for “Peace and Safety” ! Living in the Dark comes suddenly (labor pains) No ! For Children of (5:4-10) Surprised! Living in the Light (4-5) (6-7) (8) (9-10) RESULT: Believers will be with the Lord Forever! THEREFORE: One Another!