I'm Grieving (Part 2)

Theology of Grief (Continued)

Case Study: Martha

Our dear sister has been greatly disappointed by Jesus Christ.

She’s surrounded by people who have come to comfort her, yet it seems that who she’s is waiting for has not yet arrived.

Yet, it seems that who she’s is waiting for has not yet arrived.

Notice that even people who grieve the same loss grieve differently.

Though she blames Jesus, she’s still talking to Jesus.

Martha may have been mad at God, but she still has faith in Jesus.

What Jesus provides for Mary is an eschatological hope that should lace her grief with joy.

The hope of stands on the foundation of verses 25-26.

When Martha hears from Jesus, she is able to lead someone else to Jesus, even in the midst of her own suffering. (v. 28-29)

There is great difficulty in being being forcefully reminded of what/who you’ve lost. Jesus craftily uses this to help Martha see his power.

Martha proves that she agreed with His methods but not his message. She needs to trust that there is a purpose for this pain.

Though grief never truly ends, we