Sunday School Lesson
May 25, 2025 (Lesson 13)
PAUL ON THE AFTERLIFE OF BELIEVERS
- Present With Christ After Death (Romans 14:7-10; Philippians 1:20-26)
- The Body Made for Eternity (2 Corinthians 5:1-10)
- Christ Will Raise the Dead (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 1 Corinthians 15:51-58)
Central Truth: Jesus Christ rose from the dead to give us everlasting life.
Focus: Examine Paul’s teachings on the afterlife and be prepared for death or Christ’s return.
Evangelism Emphasis: The penalty for sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ.
Golden Text: “We know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens” (2 Corinthians 5:1)
Daily Devotions
Monday – Christ’s Resurrection Prophesied (Psalm 16:5-11)
Tuesday – Arise and Sing (Isaiah 26:17-21)
Wednesday – Can These Bones Live? (Ezekiel 37:1-10)
Thursday – Prophecy of Christ’s Resurrection Fulfilled (Acts 2:25-32)
Friday – The Apostle Paul’s Ultimate Goal (Philippians 3:7-11)
Saturday – The Apostle Paul’s Final Testimony (2 Timothy 4:6-8)