Bible Study Lesson 16 Video: State of the Dead
In this Bible Study Lesson 16, we explore some important truths about life and death as taught in the Bible. This is a fascinating study on what the Bible says about death.
Bible Study Video: Truth Discovery
✝️ From the very beginning in Genesis, we learn that Jesus, our Creator, is the source of life. He intended for us to live forever through obedience.
However, our first parents faced a crucial choice when God warned them about the consequences of eating from one specific tree. This lesson dives into the meaning of life, the nature of death, and the choices we must make regarding these topics.
✝️ Throughout the Bible, death is often described as a sleep, a state where we are unaware of time passing. Interestingly, the idea of an immortal soul is not found in Scripture; only God possesses immortality. At the second coming of Christ, the dead will be raised, and those who follow Him will receive eternal life.
✝️ While we may face physical death, Jesus assures us that we can avoid eternal separation from Him. He demonstrated His power over death by raising Lazarus, and He offers us the same opportunity for spiritual renewal in our lives.
As we reflect on these themes, we must consider our choices: will we trust God’s word or believe the lies that lead us away from His truth? Find the video below to start today’s lesson.
NOTE: This Bible Study lesson has a lot of Bible references for you to look at. You will see these Bible verses on your screen while viewing the presentation.
To help you think about today’s Bible Study lesson, find the “Thought Questions” section with Bible references below the video. If you would prefer to print the questions along with the Bible references shown in the video, you can download the study guide from this link 👉 click here to print the Bible Study Lesson 16: “Dead Wrong” (State of the Dead).
Bible Study Points, Thought Questions & Impressions
Here are some Bible Study points and questions to help you think about the Bible Study lesson on “Dead Wrong” (State of the Dead).
What is your impression on this Bible Study Lesson 16?
Bible Point #1: Starting in Genesis we learn that life comes from Jesus, our Creator, and obedience would have sustained that life eternally.
Supporting Bible Verses: John 1:3, 10; Ephesians 3:9; Genesis 1:1, 25; 2:17
Choose from the following phrases below those which best describe your impression of Bible Point #1.
My Bible Study Lesson Impression. . .
A. How sad
B. Disturbing
C. That’s hard to grasp
D. That gives me hope
E. Wonderful
F. That’s a relief
G. That’s shocking
H. That shows He cares
I. I didn’t know that
J. Exciting
K. Other:
Bible Point #2: In love, the Creator who made everything, also told our first parents not to eat from one tree and warned them of the consequences. Either God was telling the truth–they would die, or the serpent was telling the truth–they wouldn’t die.
Supporting Bible Verses: Genesis 2:17; 3:4
Choose from the following phrases below those which best describe your impression of Bible Point #2.
My Bible Study Lesson Impression. . .
A. How sad
B. Disturbing
C. That’s hard to grasp
D. That gives me hope
E. Wonderful
F. That’s a relief
G. That’s shocking
H. That shows He cares
I. I didn’t know that
J. Exciting
K. Other:
Bible Point #3: While sleeping, we are unconscious and unaware of the passing of time. The Bible refers to death as a dreamless state of sleep 66 times in 17 books of the Bible.
Supporting Bible Verses: Ecclesiastes 9:5; Psalm 115:17
Choose from the following phrases below those which best describe your impression of Bible Point #3.
My Bible Study Lesson Impression. . .
A. How sad
B. Disturbing
C. That’s hard to grasp
D. That gives me hope
E. Wonderful
F. That’s a relief
G. That’s shocking
H. That shows He cares
I. I didn’t know that
J. Exciting
K. Other:
Bible Point #4: Nowhere in the Bible are we told we have an immortal soul. Only God has immortality. At Christ’s second coming He will call the dead to life, and the saints will put on immortality at that time.
Supporting Bible Verses: 1 Timothy 6:16; 1 Corinthians 15:51, 52
Choose from the following phrases below those which best describe your impression of Bible Point #4.
My Bible Study Lesson Impression. . .
A. How sad
B. Disturbing
C. That’s hard to grasp
D. That gives me hope
E. Wonderful
F. That’s a relief
G. That’s shocking
H. That shows He cares
I. I didn’t know that
J. Exciting
K. Other:
Bible Point #5: We may experience the “sleep” of the first death before Jesus returns, but Jesus taught us we can avoid the second, eternal death.
Supporting Bible Verses: John 5:24; 8:51; Revelation 20:6; 2:11; 21:8
Choose from the following phrases below those which best describe your impression of Bible Point #5.
My Bible Study Lesson Impression. . .
A. How sad
B. Disturbing
C. That’s hard to grasp
D. That gives me hope
E. Wonderful
F. That’s a relief
G. That’s shocking
H. That shows He cares
I. I didn’t know that
J. Exciting
K. Other:
Bible Point #6: Jesus spoke life into the decomposing body of Lazarus before the general resurrection at the end. And before His second coming He has the same power to speak spiritual life into our stinky selfish lives. When we cooperate with His directives, He will give us His abundant life.
Supporting Bible Verses: John 11:43, 44; 11:39; 6:63; 8:51; 11:40; 10:10
Choose from the following phrases below those which best describe your impression of Bible Point #6.
My Bible Study Lesson Impression. . .
A. How sad
B. Disturbing
C. That’s hard to grasp
D. That gives me hope
E. Wonderful
F. That’s a relief
G. That’s shocking
H. That shows He cares
I. I didn’t know that
J. Exciting
K. Other:
Choice: On the important subject of death, we must all make a choice. Will we choose to believe what God told Adam and Eve about death or will we believe the lie that Satan told Eve?
Genesis 2:17; 3:4
