The Bible and Death
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Peter thought of death as putting aside his “tabernacle” 2 Peter 1:14
14 knowing that shortly I must put off my tent, just as our Lord Jesus Christ showed me.
2. Paul spoke of death as a “Departure” 2 Tim 4:6
6 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.
3. Jesus simply referred to His death as “Going Away”
4. Jesus also said He was “Being received” - we will all one day
Death in Scripture
Death in Scripture
There is no mention of the deaths of most of the apostles
3 things are given far more prominence:
Duties and responsibilities of life
Rewards and punishment of eternity
How to be saved - the Atonement.
Death is like putting aside a “Tabernacle”
Death is like putting aside a “Tabernacle”
14 Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me.
It’s like disrobing - taking off garments.
It’s like moving -for the redeemed, like moving to a place we have looked forward to going, but could not fully understand its beauty.
Death as a Departure.
Death as a Departure.
6 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.
-airplane departures are on a schedule, we do not know what or when our last day will come.-
Israel departed from Egypt for the new home in Canaan
This is a picture of life - some struggles, hardships, joys, but for those that follow the Lord Jesus we move from WANT - to PLENTY
It is necessary to to leave before we can arrive. (getting in the car and going) John 14:3
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.
Death is Dreaded only by those that do not know that Lord as their Savior.
Death is Dreaded only by those that do not know that Lord as their Savior.
for the redeemed death is a reward - it is to be in the presence of God - and we will know those that have gone before us. a family Reunion. (don’t miss it)
the only way to ensure you are there is to place your faith in Christ Jesus and believer that Christ died for your sins, was buried, and rose again.
We all have an appointment with death should the Lord tarry His return -
27 And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment,
BUT - we can be a peace through God’s provision
23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.
TO THE FAMILY:
during this difficult time there is only one place to gain the help, peace, and comfort you are needing.
A Song of Ascents.
1 I will lift up my eyes to the hills—From whence comes my help?
2 My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.
3 He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber.
4 Behold, He who keeps Israel Shall neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The Lord is your keeper; The Lord is your shade at your right hand.
6 The sun shall not strike you by day, Nor the moon by night.
7 The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul.
8 The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in From this time forth, and even forevermore.
-THE LORD IS WITH YOU-
A Blessing for all who are here with us today - and for your homes and families.
24 “The Lord bless you and keep you;
25 The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you;
26 The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” ’
As we close in prayer
14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.
bring peace, understanding, comfort,