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What the Bible Says About Death

Paul spoke of death as a “departure”—2 Tim. 4:6

3. Jesus simply referred to His death as “going away”

Death is a “Departure”

Israel departed from Egypt for a new home in Canaan

From bondage to freedom, from want to plenty It’s necessary to leave before we can arrive Death Is Ominous Only to the Unsaved

Man is destined to die and then to face judgment—Heb. 9:27 All can be at peace through God’s provision—John 11:25

John 11:25 NASB95

25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies,

Hebrews 9:27 NASB95

27 And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment,

Deep Thoughts Psalm 94:17–19 1. Note the psalmist’s circumstances and thoughts 2. Today we have mixed emotions and thoughts I. Thoughts of Sorrow A. Grief and melancholy B. Another chapter in our book is over II. Thoughts of Comfort A. Death brings a feeling of defeat B. The Christian believes that death is a triumph—Col. 2:15 III. Thoughts of Love A. These are intensified at death B. Thoughts of God’s love—John 3:16 IV. Thoughts of Eternity A. Death and what lies beyond mystifies us B. Death turns our thoughts to eternity 1. Impresses on us the need to prepare 2. Inspires us to do some “repairing” V. Thoughts of Concern A. Concern for family members 1. We should be concerned at all times 2. The Bible says people without Christ are lost VI. Thoughts of Disappointment A. We mull over what we should have said or done B. This should encourage us to act now to improve our personal relationships with friends and family VII. Thoughts of Gratitude A. For the blessings of God B. For the advantages of our lives C. For the privilege of our relationships

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