What does the Bible say about dealing with death of parent?
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The Bible teaches that the death of a parent is a real and grievous sorrow, yet believers may mourn with hope because God is near, Christ has conquered death, and eternal life awaits His people. Psalm 34:18 and Psalm 147:3 assure the grieving that the Lord draws near to the brokenhearted and heals wounded hearts. Jesus calls mourners blessed in Matthew 5:4 and gives His peace in John 14:27. Though present suffering is painful, Romans 8:18 points to coming glory, while 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 grounds Christian hope in Christ's return and resurrection. Revelation 21:4 promises that God will finally wipe away every tear and abolish death.
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- Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.
- Psalms 34:18
Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves those who have a crushed spirit.
- Revelation 21:4
He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away."
- Isaiah 41:10
Don't you be afraid, for I am with you; don't be dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
- Romans 8:18
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.
- Psalms 147:3
He heals the broken in heart, And binds up their wounds.
- John 14:27
Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don't let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
[13] But we don't want you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning those who have fallen asleep, so that you don't grieve like the rest, who have no hope. [14] For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so those who have fallen asleep in Jesus will God bring with him. [15] For this we tell you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left to the coming of the Lord, will in no way precede those who have fallen asleep. [16] For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with God's trumpet. The dead in Christ will rise first, [17] then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air. So we will be with the Lord forever. [18] Therefore comfort one another with these words.
- Revelation 14:13
I heard the voice from heaven saying, "Write, 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.'" "Yes," says the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labors; for their works follow with them."
- Psalms 23:1-6
[1] > Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. [2] He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. [3] He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. [4] 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 your staff, they comfort me. [5] You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over. [6] Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, And I shall dwell in Yahweh's house forever.
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