Journey – a discussion series - 3

Any queries or comments from last week….?

Struggle and suffering

Topic 3 – Death

Topic 3: Death and JesusFacing his own mortality Matt. 20.17-

19

Dealing with his emotions Matt.26.36-

46 and Matt.27.46

Connecting with those he loved – John

13, John 17, and Matt.26.17-30

Making provision for those left behind

John 19.26-27

Committing himself to God – Luke

23.46

Preparing for a good death

• Facing our own mortality

Where are you on the race of life?

The START/FINISH LINE OF LIFE

Preparing for a good death

• Facing our own mortality

• Dealing with our emotions

Dealing with our emotions …

Preparing for a good death

• Facing our own mortality

• Dealing with our emotions

• Connecting with loved ones

Connecting with loved ones …

Preparing for a good death

• Facing our own mortality

• Dealing with our emotions

• Connecting with loved ones

• Putting things right

Putting things right …apologisingsetting the record straightgetting in touch with long-lost

family members or friendstelling someone we love themmaking sure we act justlyforgiving someonemaking our wishes known

Preparing for a good death

• Facing our own mortality

• Dealing with our emotions

• Connecting with loved ones

• Putting things right

• Placing ourselves in the care of God

Placing ourselves in the care of God

The promises of God

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for you are with me; your rod and staff they comfort me . Psalm 23.4

There is nothing in death or life, in the world as it is, or the world as it shall be, nothing in the whole of creation that can separate us from the love of God, in Jesus Christ our Lord. [Romans 8.38-39]

Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places… and I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am you may be also. John 14.1-2a,3b

Come to me, all you that are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest… [Matthew 11.28]