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“ In Death, LIFE! ” In this sermon Dodson preaches “everyman’s” funeral. It is a proper treatment of the subject of death and Christian mourning. Jesus wept. Joseph mourned, David mourned…it is ok to mourn, but don’t stay there. We don’t have to get over it, but we must get on with it. Jerry references Scripture (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Job 19:25-7, Genesis 50:1, Psalm 23 & 46:1-3, Hebrews 5:7–8, 2 Samuel 12, Romans 6:4–10, etc.) and shares points from Elizabeth Elliot’s book: Facing the Death of Someone You Love. She advises 5 things in response to the loss of a loved one: {1} Rest in the knowledge of Who God Is (how He has demonstrated His love for us & what He has promised). {2} Know that God is with you. {3} Refuse self-pity (He never promised us a rose garden. On earth Jesus’ life was hard. Why do we think ours shouldn’t be?) {4} Let loneliness drive you into the arms of God. {5} You don’t have to get over it, but you must get on with it (the business of living and the purpose God has for your continuing life). Finally, Dodson reminds us that Jesus chose to die the death we should have died and, because of that, when we die, we will live the life that is His to give. Therefore Christians are a people who mourn—but with hope! AMEN.
