Life Group Discussion Questions
Crash Course in Death, Grief and Hope
Ted Swinburne
November 15, 2026
Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
1. What did you learn about Death…about Grief…about Hope? Did you find it to be encouraging?
2. Ask if two people in your group are willing to briefly share their story of grief?
Crash Course in Death, Grief and Hope
Ted Swinburne
November 15, 2026
Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
1. What did you learn about Death…about Grief…about Hope? Did you find it to be encouraging?
2. Ask if two people in your group are willing to briefly share their story of grief?
3. What are some of the questions that you have about death? What is Paul’s attitude about life and death (Philippians 1:20-26)?
4. What experiences, positive or negative, have most influenced the way you think about the hope associated with the return of Jesus?
5. Think about the teachings you’ve heard or read concerning “end times”. Describe the tone and emphasis of these teachings. Did they fill you with hope or fear or both?
6. Why is belief in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ foundational to our hope and expectancy for both today and the future?
7. How was Paul and the early church’s lives impacted by the anticipation of Jesus’ return at any moment? In reality, does Christ’s return have any impact on how you live or think?
8. How do these verses bring encouragement? How can we encourage each other with these words?