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Open the Bible UK Broadcast

Open the Bible UK Broadcast

The Urgency of Heavenly Hope, Part 2

Oct 16, 2026 · 26 min · 8 segments

When a loved one dies, grief can feel unfinished. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 4 and 5, Pastor Colin Smith points us to the great hope of Christ’s return: believers will be raised, reunited…

When a loved one dies, grief can feel unfinished. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 4 and 5, Pastor Colin Smith points us to the great hope of Christ’s return: believers will be raised, reunited and forever with the Lord. Discover why this future hope brings strength for sorrow, suffering and the challenges of life today—and why true hope is found only in Jesus Christ.

When a loved one dies, grief can feel unfinished. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 4 and 5, Pastor Colin Smith points us to the great hope of Christ’s return: believers will be raised, reunited…

Speakers: Colin SmithHostDavid PickHostJohn MartinGuest

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