Name: Jake Bradford M.

Johnson Date: December 4 2022

Name of the Priest/Pastor: Kapatid na Orly Rodriguez Week #: 16

Verse of the Gospel/Readings: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Reflections:

1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 is a passage that speaks of the second coming of Jesus Christ. It
says, "For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a loud command, with the
voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise
first." After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them
in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. and so we will be with the Lord forever."

This passage is a reminder to Christians of the hope and comfort that are found in the
second coming of Jesus. It offers assurance that those who have died in Christ will rise
from the dead and be reunited with those who are still alive. This reunion will take place
in the clouds and will be a joyful occasion as believers will finally be able to be with the
Lord in person.

It is also important to note that the second coming of Jesus will be accompanied by a
loud command and the trumpet call of God. This emphasizes the significance and
power of this event and serves as a warning to those who have not yet accepted Christ
as their Savior. It is a call to action to live a righteous life and to be prepared for the
Lord's return.

In conclusion, 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 is a comforting and reassuring passage for

Christians. It offers hope for the future and reminds us to live in a way that is pleasing to
the Lord. As we wait for His return, we can find peace in knowing that one day we will
be reunited with Him and will spend eternity in His presence.

Lessons/Values Learned:

This teaches that Christians should live their lives in a way that pleases God and that
they should await the return of Jesus Christ with hope and peace. They are encouraged
to focus on living a quiet life, doing good works, and avoiding sin, as the return of Jesus
is a time of judgment. This passage is a reminder of the importance of holiness and the
hope that comes from being a faithful follower of Christ.