Dictionary of Bible Themes God cares for the bereaved, and can turn their mourning into joy and hope. Lamentations 3:32-33God comforts the bereaved and the sorrowful 2 Corinthians 1:3-4See also Psalms 116:8Matthew 5:4 Revelation 7:17 Psalms 30:11 See also Mourning turned into joy Isaiah 61:1-3Jeremiah 31:13 John 16:20 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 Despair turned into hope Psalms 23:4"Falling asleep" was a euphemistic way of talking about dying. Isaiah 25:8-9Fear turned into assurance Romans 8:38-39In 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 See also John 11:25-26Paul's conclusion after working through the implications of the gospel. 1 Corinthians 15:55-572 Corinthians 5:6-8 Philippians 1:21-24 Revelation 21:4 Deuteronomy 10:18 God's care for widows and orphans Psalms 10:14See also Psalms 68:5; 146:9Jeremiah 49:11 Hosea 14:3 Luke 7:11-13 Jesus Christ cared for the bereaved John 11:33See also Luke 8:49-56At the grave of his friend, Lazarus. Deuteronomy 24:19Caring for the bereaved Romans 12:15See also Special provisions in the law for the bereaved Deuteronomy 26:12Jeremiah 22:3 Acts 6:1-3 1 Timothy 5:3 James 1:27 The early church provided for widows in the fellowship with a special fund See also 1030 God, compassion2015 Christ, compassion 5731 parents 5744 wife 5802 care 8291 kindness 9310 resurrection 9610 hope |
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