Thursday, February 3: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17
There have been a lot of believers in Christ who have already died since Christ rose from the grave. When will we be reunited with them? What does this passage teach about those who have already died in faith? What is true about any who are still alive when Christ returns to the clouds? Today, look up and pray that His return for the Church will be soon. Maybe even today.
Read: Hebrews 11:39-40
Does this passage suggest that Old Testament saints needed to pull themselves up by the bootstraps and make something of themselves back in their day? When would their faith be made complete if not back them? The reason why the old covenant saints did not receive the fullness of the promise in their time is that God wants all of His people to enjoy those promises at the same time together. When will that be? In the great resurrection, the living and the dead in Christ will be raised to glory, in body and soul, to experience all the fullness of the benefits of Christ together. Today, thank God that He already sees you in heaven, along with all others who put their faith in the Lord throughout the ages.
Read: Hebrews 11:1-16
Hebrews 11 is a list of heroes because of their faith in God. What does verse 1 say about faith? How does our faith help us believe? What does verse 6 state about our belief in God? Does it say that God will reward those who see their faith become reality? If not, what is rewarded? What do we know about all these characters mentioned based on verse 13? Did they live to see their faith become reality? What should you be looking forward to?