Bereavement, God’s comfort in

God comforts the bereaved and the sorrowful

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Mourning turned into joy

Psalm 30:11 NLT

You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy,

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Despair turned into hope

“Falling asleep” was a euphemistic way of talking about dying.

Fear turned into assurance

; In the OT, death was generally feared because it meant the loss of meaningful existence. However, like several references, this one looks beyond the grave and anticipates NT hope for all who trust in God; Paul’s conclusion after working through the implications of the gospel.

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God’s care for widows and orphans

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Jesus Christ cared for the bereaved

; At the grave of his friend, Lazarus.

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Caring for the bereaved

Special provisions in the law for the bereaved;

See also ; ; The early church provided for widows in the fellowship with a special fund; ;