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1 Thessalonians 4:13-18: Summary:In a world full of grief and discouragement, it's critical that we who believe that Jesus died and rose again never lose sight of that fact. Paul never did, and never wanted the church to either. As a matter of true hope and sure anchorage, in life and death, Jesus did rise and will return to save His people in full. It's information full of encouragement---encouragement we need for living that differentially Christian life together. As the years roll by, and His own are laid to rest, and the certain patterns of life seem to accentuate only the sure of victory of death and, perhaps, the world mocks (even as it mourns), we're to be a people nonetheless marked by resurrection life and, thus, a proven hope in our risen Lord.Sermon Outline:The need for resurrection encouragement. (4:13, 18)The supply of resurrection encouragement. (4:14-17)Jesus died and rose again. (4:14)Jesus will descend again. (4:16a-c)God will raise the dead in Christ. (4:14b, 16b)God will change the living in Christ. (4:17a-b)And together, we will always be with the Lord. (4:17c)The ministry of resurrection encouragement. (4:18)