Background Scripture:
Revelation 22:20
He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
Podcast Sections:
06:11 Jeff talks about his wife and her death
17:00 Discussions as her cancer progressed
20:49 Wrestling with loss, conversations with God
27:14 Advice for dealing with those with a loss
28:31 “Lord Jesus, come quickly” is more Jeff’s attitude since the loss of his wife
29:31 Options when you lose someone close
31:06 Loss is something each of us encounters
31:40 Turning even more to Jesus
33:17 What would the spouse that has died want for you
35:24 Words for someone still struggling with loss
36:46 Returning to church can be difficult
How might the loss of a spouse change one’s conversations with God?
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What do you think about Jeff’s habit of sitting at his wife’s grave as often as possible to visit? (22:26)
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Jeff’s attitude has turned even more to “Lord Jesus, come quickly.” (Rev 22:20, Rev 3:11) Have you seen that attitude among those who have suffered loss of a loved one?
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Discuss Jeff’s list of options when you lose someone close. (29:31)
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Perhaps you’ve known someone who changed congregations after loss of a loved one, saying it was hard to be there. Compare that approach with Jeff’s attitude. (36:46)
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