She had lost her husband. Now she walked by those carrying the body of her only son. We don’t know if she had daughters, but perhaps she did not. Her son was her reason for living, and now he was gone. How could she make it alone? Where would she go? What would she do? Her tears and grief blinded her. But Jesus saw her. The heart of our Lord was filled with compassion toward her. Jesus said, “Do not weep” Then He reached out and touched the bier. “Young man, I say unto you, arise,” Jesus commanded. Immediately the […]

PM Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 28.15-20 Brent T. Willey LESSONS FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE Introduction: If the dead could speak to us, what would they say? What would they say about the world beyond the grave? [I think about the comments made by people regarding those who have died: “They’re looking down on us right now.” (Eccl. 9.10)] What type of life would the departed urge me to live? [This is the more relevant question, and we have some biblical insight to this curious matter, especially when we consider the teaching of Jesus.] One thing is certain, we must be […]