The Psalm of Death and Dying

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Outline

Hook: How often do you think about death?

I. A REFUGE IN DYING
"Blessed are they who die not only for the Lord, as martyrs; not only in the Lord, as all believers; but likewise with the Lord, as breathing forth their lives in these words: ‘Into thy hands I commit my spirit’”- Martin Luther

II. A REFUGE FOR LIVING
"Life in God's world is gift, not gain." - David Gibson

III. TRUTH FOR DYING AND LIVING
"Life is meant to be enjoyed, not mastered. ... Death is coming. So do your bucket list – not your to-do list.” – David Gibson

Takeaway: Love the Lord. Be strong. Take courage. Wait. (Psalm 31:23-24)

Resources

• Christopher Ash, Psalms
• David Gibson, Living Life Backwards
• Douglas McKelvey, ed., Every Moment Holy, vol II: Death, Grief & Hope
• James K.A. Smith, On the Road with St Augustine