A Biblical View of Grief

Finding Hope and Healing in Grief: 7 Biblical Perspectives

In this episode of the TLB podcast, Justin Morris delves into the challenging subject of grief from a biblical perspective. Drawing insights from Psalm 77 and various other scriptures, Justin discusses seven principles to help individuals understand and deal with grief biblically. The principles include acknowledging the necessity of grief, grieving with God, grieving with and for others, grieving with hope, grieving temporarily, grieving joyfully, and grieving without sinning. Emphasizing the sufficiency of God's word in dealing with every aspect of life, this comprehensive episode aims to provide comfort and counsel to those navigating through the painful journey of loss.

00:00 Welcome to the TLB Podcast
00:19 Introducing the Topic of Grief
02:40 Biblical Perspectives on Grief
05:02 Principle 1: It's Okay to Grieve
07:14 Principle 2: Grieve with God
10:31 Principle 3: Grieve with and for Others
13:30 Principle 4: Grieve Hopefully
17:48 Principle 5: Grieve Temporarily
21:29 Grieving Joyfully: A Biblical Paradox
22:45 The Gift of Grief: Present Suffering and Future Glory
23:52 Paul's Perspective on Suffering
25:26 Grieving with Hope and Joy
26:54 Grieving Without Sinning: A Difficult Pill to Swallow
35:01 Guarding Against Idolatry in Grief
37:10 Finding Comfort in God's Character
39:20 Jesus' Outrageous Claims and Our Ultimate Devotion
40:53 Conclusion: Finding Joy in Sorrow