Questions About Death & Grief
Bible Studies on Death & Grief
Sarah's Death and Burial
Genesis 23 records the death of Sarah at age 127 and Abraham's careful purchase of a burial site, the first permanent property in the Promised Land an...
5 min readThe Deaths of Jacob and Joseph
Genesis 50 concludes the book with Jacob's burial in Canaan, the brothers' fear of Joseph's revenge, Joseph's profound statement of God's providence, ...
6 min readWater from the Rock and Deaths of Miriam and Aaron
Numbers 20 records Miriam's death, the people's complaint about water, Moses' fateful striking of the rock that bars him from Canaan, Edom's refusal o...
6 min readDavid Learns of Saul's Death
An Amalekite brings news of Saul's death, claiming to have killed him. David mourns with a lament and executes the messenger for striking the LORD's a...
5 min readThe Death of Absalom
David's army defeats Absalom's forces in the forest of Ephraim. Despite David's command to deal gently with Absalom, Joab kills him when he's caught i...
5 min readIsrael's Kings and Elisha's Death
Jehoahaz and Joash reign over Israel during Syrian oppression. Joash visits dying Elisha, who prophesies limited victory because Joash struck the grou...
5 min readThe Futility of Wealth
A wisdom psalm teaching that riches cannot ransom the soul or prevent death—both rich and poor die, but God will redeem the righteous.
6 min readA Feast of Salvation
Isaiah bursts into praise. God has destroyed the fortified city and become a refuge for the poor. On Mount Zion, He will host a feast for all peoples,...
5 min readHezekiah's Illness and Recovery
Hezekiah falls deathly ill. Isaiah tells him to set his house in order—he will die. Hezekiah prays tearfully, and God adds fifteen years to his life...
5 min readThe Raising of Lazarus
Jesus' friend Lazarus dies, and Jesus deliberately delays His arrival. At the tomb, He declares, "I am the resurrection and the life," then calls Laza...
7 min readThe Resurrection of the Dead
Paul declares the heart of the gospel: Christ died, was buried, and rose again. If Christ is not raised, faith is futile. But Christ has been raised�...
6 min readDavid's Final Charge and Death
David gives Solomon final instructions regarding wisdom, faithfulness, and unfinished justice. After David's death, Solomon consolidates his kingdom b...
5 min readThe Death of Nadab and Abihu
Leviticus 10 presents a sobering contrast to chapter 9's triumph. Aaron's sons Nadab and Abihu offered unauthorized fire before the LORD and were cons...
6 min readWeeping May Tarry for the Night
David dedicates the temple with praise for God's healing, celebrating how God turned his mourning into dancing and his weeping into joy.
6 min readOracle Against Moab
Isaiah pronounces judgment on Moab, Israel's neighbor to the east. Cities fall, people flee, and mourning fills the land. Yet even in judgment, there ...
4 min readJesus Made Like His Brothers
After warning against neglecting salvation, the author explains why Jesus became human: to taste death for everyone, to destroy the devil's power, and...
6 min readNaomi's Tragedy and Ruth's Loyalty
In the days of the judges, famine drives Elimelech's family to Moab. After all the men die, Naomi returns to Bethlehem. Ruth refuses to leave her, dec...
5 min readThe Triumphal Entry and the Hour Has Come
Mary anoints Jesus' feet with costly perfume in preparation for His burial. Jesus enters Jerusalem to shouts of "Hosanna!" as the King who comes in th...
8 min readThe Death of Saul: A Kingdom Transferred
This chapter narrates Saul's final battle at Mount Gilboa, his death along with his sons, and the Chronicler's theological assessment of why his kingd...
4 min readDavid's Return to Jerusalem
Joab rebukes David for excessive mourning. David returns to Jerusalem, dealing with Shimei's submission, Mephibosheth's vindication, Barzillai's rewar...
5 min readThe Red Heifer and Purification from Death
Numbers 19 establishes the ritual of the red heifer, whose ashes mixed with water provide purification for anyone who has come into contact with a dea...
5 min readJacob Returns to Bethel
Genesis 35 records Jacob's return to Bethel where he renews his covenant with God, followed by the births of Benjamin and the deaths of Rachel and Isa...
6 min readThe New Heaven and New Earth
A new heaven and new earth appear; the New Jerusalem descends from heaven as a bride adorned for her husband. God dwells with His people; death, mourn...
6 min readThe Crucifixion and Burial of Jesus
Pilate has Jesus flogged and presents Him to the crowd, but they demand crucifixion. Jesus carries His cross to Golgotha, where He is crucified betwee...
7 min readJoy in Every Circumstance
Paul writes from prison with joy, confident that his chains advance the gospel. He longs to depart and be with Christ but knows remaining is better fo...
5 min readAbner Defects to David
As David grows stronger, Abner quarrels with Ish-bosheth and defects to David. Joab murders Abner in revenge for his brother Asahel, and David publicl...
6 min readThe Trial, Crucifixion, and Death of Jesus
Jesus stands trial before Pilate, is mocked and crucified at Golgotha, and breathes His last as the temple curtain tears in two. In His death, the cen...
6 min readLiving to Please God
Paul provides practical instruction on holy living, addressing sexual purity, brotherly love, and proper conduct, while offering profound comfort rega...
5 min readThe Death of Saul
The Philistines defeat Israel at Mount Gilboa. Saul's sons are killed, Saul falls on his own sword, and the men of Jabesh-gilead bravely retrieve and ...
5 min readI Love the LORD Because He Has Heard
Psalm 116 is a deeply personal testimony of deliverance from death, expressing profound gratitude and commitment to serve the LORD who answers prayer.
6 min readIsaac's Family
Abraham dies. Isaac and Rebekah have twins—Esau and Jacob. Esau sells his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of stew.
1 min readPeter's Confession and the Cost of Discipleship
Jesus warns against the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees. At Caesarea Philippi, Peter confesses Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God. J...
8 min readThe Cities of Refuge
Joshua designates six cities of refuge where those who accidentally kill someone can flee for protection from blood avengers.
4 min readSending Out the Twelve and the Transfiguration
Jesus sends out the twelve apostles to proclaim the kingdom and heal. He feeds five thousand with five loaves and two fish. Peter confesses Jesus as t...
7 min readBy the Waters of Babylon
Psalm 137 captures the raw grief of exile, the determination to remember Jerusalem, and the anguished cry for justice against oppressors.
5 min readDavid, Nabal, and Abigail
Samuel dies. When the foolish Nabal insults David, his wise wife Abigail intervenes with provisions and persuasive speech, preventing David from blood...
6 min readPressing Toward the Goal
Paul counts all things as loss compared to knowing Christ. He presses on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call. Our citizenship is in heave...
5 min readDead to Sin, Alive to God
Paul addresses the misuse of grace. Shall we sin so grace may increase? Absolutely not! United with Christ in death and resurrection, we are freed fro...
5 min readThe Revelation of Jesus Christ
John receives a vision on Patmos of the glorified Christ walking among seven golden lampstands. Jesus is the Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, ...
6 min readNorthern Tribes: Issachar, Benjamin, Naphtali, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Asher
This chapter presents genealogies of six northern tribes, emphasizing their military strength through census figures while including notable details l...
4 min readJudgment on Jeroboam's House
Jeroboam sends his wife in disguise to the prophet Ahijah about their sick son. Ahijah, though blind, recognizes her and pronounces devastating judgme...
5 min readNathan Confronts David
Nathan the prophet confronts David with a parable about a stolen lamb. David confesses his sin. Though forgiven, he faces consequences: the child will...
6 min readDavid and Bathsheba
While his army besieges Rabbah, David stays in Jerusalem, commits adultery with Bathsheba, and when she becomes pregnant, arranges for her husband Uri...
5 min readSamson and Delilah
Samson's weakness for women leads to his downfall as Delilah discovers the secret of his strength; blinded and enslaved, he dies destroying the Philis...
5 min readThe Death of Moses
Moses views the Promised Land from Mount Nebo, dies, and is buried by God. Joshua assumes leadership over Israel.
4 min readMoab's Appeal and Pride
The Moab oracle continues as refugees appeal to Judah for shelter. A promise of a righteous ruler emerges, but Moab's pride prevents submission. Withi...
5 min readThe Fall of Babylon
Another angel announces: "Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great!" Kings, merchants, and sailors lament her destruction, but heaven rejoices. Her sins ar...
6 min readThe Law and Sin
Paul wrestles with the Law's role and sin's power. The Law is holy, but sin exploits it to produce death. The inner struggle between wanting good and ...
5 min readPower Over Demons, Disease, and Death
Jesus demonstrates comprehensive authority: He delivers a man possessed by a legion of demons, heals a woman who touched His garment after twelve year...
8 min readGod Delivers Jerusalem
Hezekiah prays, spreading the threatening letter before the LORD. Isaiah prophesies: Sennacherib will return home without entering Jerusalem. That nig...
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