Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, November 21, 2021

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:33-40 “Teach me your decrees, O Lord; I will keep them to the end. Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart.  Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found. Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money! Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word. Reassure me of your promise, made to those who fear you; Help me abandon my shameful ways; for your regulations are good. I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness.”

Text: Psalm 116

Hallel Psalms—Psalm 113-118

Psalm 116:8—

          Death is the final enemy that was destroyed—1 Corinthians 15:26

          Death, Sorrow & Disease were not part of the original plan

Genesis 2:15-17 & Genesis 5

Psalm 116:15–

Hebrews 9:27—Death is not an accident but an appointment

Psalm 37:23—God orders our steps, even those that lead to our death

Psalm 48:14—God is our guide even to death

For those who live for God, death is a transition from this life to our eternal life. We don’t stop living. If we have accepted Christ as our Savior, our new life will be free from death, sorrow and disease.

Four things to remember:

#1—God is near to those who have a broken heart—Psalm 34:18

#2—The sting of death for the believer has been overcome—1 Corinthians 15:55

#3—We grieve with hope—1 Thessalonians 4:13

#4—God has a plan for those who “remain”—1 Thessalonians 4:15