24. In bereavement, like whom should we not sorrow?
“As others which have no hope.” 1 Thess. 4:13.
25. When our friends fall asleep in death, with what words are we told to comfort one another?
“For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him.... For the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, [pg 566] with the voice of the Archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.” Verses 14-18.
26. What promise has God made to bereaved mothers?
“Thus saith the Lord; Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears: for thy work shall be rewarded, saith the Lord; and they shall come again from the land of the enemy.” Jer. 31:16.
27. What did Christ say would be the experience of His people in this world?
“In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” “Ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.” John 16:33, 20.
28. In what respect is the reaping of God's people to differ from their sowing?
“They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.” Ps. 126:5, 6.