Comforting Death Scriptures

Make a list of comforting scriptures.

Comforting death scriptures. As a result of jesus death and subsequent resurrection deceased believers may walk in newness of life. Death cannot kill what never dies williams penn when the time comes for you to die you need not be afraid because death cannot separate you from god s love charles h. Psalm 23 1 4 6 the lord is my shepherd i lack nothing.

Job 9 25 my days are swifter than a runner. They fly away without a glimpse of joy. He who was seated on the throne said i am making everything new revelation 21 4 5 niv.

Ecclesiastes 7 1 a good name is better than precious ointment and the day of death than the day of birth. Having such thoughts to ponder over may be especially helpful at night when you are alone and find it hard to sleep. He makes me lie down in green pastures he leads me beside quiet waters he refreshes my soul.

Spurgeon it is better for me to die in behalf of jesus christ than to reign over all the ends of the earth ignatius of antioch. In my father s house are many rooms. Matthew 5 4 blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted jesus words john 14 1 4 let not your hearts be troubled.

Believe also in me. See accompanying box you may even want to memorize a few of them. They are also comforting because they are familiar.

Recently a 40 year old man whom we will call jack lost his beloved wife to cancer. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain for the old order of things has passed away. Christians take comfort in knowing that god s love is eternal.