This document uses the 2010 Chilean mine disaster as an analogy for salvation through Jesus Christ. It discusses how (1) help must come from above, like God sending Jesus to save humanity, (2) those above did the hard work of planning and executing the rescue while the rescued miners' role was relatively easy, and (3) there will be a great reunion in heaven between believers, just as the miners were reunited with their families after being rescued.

1. Bible Lessons from the Chilean Mine Disaster

2. Help Must Come From Above We were without strength or hope (Romans 5:6-8; 8:3) Help was sent from above (1 John 4:9; John 8:23; 3:17)

3. After Those Above did all the Hard Work, Those Beneath Had to Cooperate Our Rescuer faced many challenges Our rescue is the result of intricate planning and incredible effort (Romans 3:25-26; Gen.3:15) Christ sweated blood at the prospect of it (Luke 22:41-44) Our part is relatively easy (Romans 10:6-11) We must get into Christ (Galatians 3:26-27)

4. The Rescued Must Cooperate Together We need each other (Ephesians 4:1-3; Philippians 1:27) We endure together (Hebrews 10:36) We behave like disciples of Christ (John 13:34-35)

5. There Was Light at the End of the Tunnel Jesus came as a light into a world of darkness (John 1:1-9) Only those who love the darkness would reject the light (John 3:19-21) He illuminates our way to God, and ultimately we will live in that light (Revelation 21:22-27; Matthew 13:43)

6. There Will Be a Great Reunion We will see Him as He is (1 John 3:1-3) We will enjoy a moment and then all eternity among saints with identities (Matthew 8:11-12)