Genesis 50 – Jacob’s Burial & Grieving Our Loved Ones. How do we process grief after the death of a loved one? Jacob dies and Joseph and his brothers mourn the loss of the last patriarch of Israel. Although the sorrow and pain of losing Jacob is evident, we see Joseph clinging to the truth of God’s Word as an anchor and comfort for his soul. Not only does the Bible help us understand and walk through grief, but Joseph models how to “Honor Your Father and Mother” in life and death. In a society that often puts the aged away, God’s Word teaches his people to care for their aging parents and grandparents! Listen to Pastor JC’s sermon from Genesis 50 – Jacob’s Burial & Grieving Our Loved Ones, and understand that even in affliction our faith and joy grow deeper in Christ.
In Tidal Waves of GRIEF the TRUTH of the GOSPEL is the ANCHOR for Our Souls
“But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest
you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again,
even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus.”
you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again,
even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus.”
– 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/1th/4/13-14/s_1115013
“For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the
coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. For the Lord Himself will
descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of
God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught
up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be
with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words.”
coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. For the Lord Himself will
descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of
God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught
up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be
with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words.”
– 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18 (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/1th/4/15-18/s_1115015
In Tidal Waves of GRIEF the TRUTH of the GOSPEL is a COMFORT for Our Souls
“Comfort is the one thing you cannot get by looking for it. If you look for truth, you may find comfort in the end. If you look for comfort, you will not get either comfort or truth — only soft soap and wishful thinking to begin with and, in the end, despair.”
– C.S. Lewis (Mere Christianity)
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”
– Psalm 34:18 (NLT) https://www.blueletterbible.
Biblical Grief is an Appropriate Response to Death
“He is despised and rejected by men, A Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.”
– Isaiah 53:3 (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.”
– Romans 12:15 (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/rom/12/15/s_1058015
Embracing Grief Gives Way to a Deeper Faith
“It is good for me that I have been afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes.”
– Psalm 119:71 (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/psa/119/71/s_597071
“Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God!”
– Psalm 42:5 (NLT) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nlt/psa/42/5/s_520005
How You Love in Life Impacts How You Grieve a Death
Honor Your Father and Mother
– Physical Care & Financial Provision
– Physical Care & Financial Provision
– Comfort through Presence
– Compassion
– Spiritual Leadership
– Compassion
– Spiritual Leadership
“Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, ‘Woman, behold your son!’ Then He said to the disciple, ‘Behold your mother!’ And from that hour that disciple took her to his own home.”
– John 19:25-27 (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/jhn/19/25-27/s_1016025
Value Time ABOVE money
Life’s New Normal Will Include JOY
“For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning.”– Psalm 30:5 (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/psa/30/5/s_508005
“God uses Time and Grace to take away the impossibility of life.” – John Piper
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