August 20: Thursday — Final Victory Over Death
Read Bible
- 1 Corinthians 15:50–57
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13–17
Summary
- Our present bodies are mortal, but God will change them so they can live forever.
- When Jesus returns, the dead who belong to Him will be raised, and His living people will also be changed.
- This great change will happen in a moment, when the last trumpet sounds.
- God’s people will receive bodies that are free from death and decay.
- Those who sleep in death will wake to see Jesus return, even if they died many years ago.
- Then the promise will be fulfilled that death is swallowed up in victory.
- When you wonder why Jesus has not yet returned, remember that His coming will be sudden and real.
- The long wait will seem small when you finally see Jesus face to face.
Question
- What will happen to death when Jesus returns?
Answer
- Death will be defeated, God’s people will be changed, and those who died in Christ will be raised to live forever.
Reflection
- Am I allowing the promise of Jesus’ return to give me hope while I wait?
Takeaway
- Jesus is coming, and when He comes, His people will be changed, raised, and given eternal life, while death will be defeated forever.
Read our Lesson 8 Overview to understand how Christ’s resurrection gives believers hope for the resurrection and eternal life.
Explore The Resurrected Body for Wednesday’s study on the glorious and imperishable bodies God has promised His people.
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