What Does God Say About Premature Death?

What Does God Say About Premature Death?

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Complementary Reading: Isaiah 25:1-8

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Sermon Notes:

• Every Death Is Premature (it wasn’t part of God’s design)
• No Death Is Premature (God is sovereign and trustworthy)
• For Christians, “Early” Death is Early Entry to God’s Presence
  • In Christ, we have hope in the face of death that feels premature (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)
  • The true tragedy is ANY death at ANY age apart from Jesus
• One Day, There Will Be No More Death