Today we explore the hope and comfort found in the resurrection of the dead, emphasizing that believers who have passed on are not absent but actively participating in the coming of the Lord. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 4, the message clarifies the distinction between the rapture and the second coming, highlighting that the resurrection of the dead precedes the gathering of the living to meet Christ in the clouds. The Pastor connects this hope to contemporary events, such as the return of Israel to the land and the rebuilding of the temple, suggesting a lateness of the hour and encouraging listeners to remain steadfast, informed, and prepared for Christ's return while finding solace in the promise of eternal life and reunion with loved ones.