1. Journey – a discussion series - 3

2. Any queries or comments from last week….? Struggle and suffering

3. Topic 3 – Death

4. Topic 3: Death and Jesus Facing his own mortality Matt. 20.17-19 Dealing with his emotions Matt.26.36-46 and Matt.27.46 Connecting with those he loved – John 13, John 17, and Matt.26.17-30 Making provision for those left behind John 19.26-27 Committing himself to God – Luke 23.46

5. Preparing for a good death Facing our own mortality

6. Where are you on the race of life? The START/FINISH LINE OF LIFE

7. Preparing for a good death Facing our own mortality Dealing with our emotions

8. Dealing with our emotions …

9. Preparing for a good death Facing our own mortality Dealing with our emotions Connecting with loved ones

10. Connecting with loved ones …

11. Preparing for a good death Facing our own mortality Dealing with our emotions Connecting with loved ones Putting things right

12. Putting things right … apologising setting the record straight getting in touch with long-lost family members or friends telling someone we love them making sure we act justly forgiving someone making our wishes known

13. Preparing for a good death Facing our own mortality Dealing with our emotions Connecting with loved ones Putting things right Placing ourselves in the care of God

15. The promises of God Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for you are with me; your rod and staff they comfort me. Psalm 23.4 There is nothing in death or life, in the world as it is, or the world as it shall be, nothing in the whole of creation that can separate us from the love of God, in Jesus Christ our Lord. [Romans 8.38-39]

16. Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places… and I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am you may be also. John 14.1-2a,3b Come to me, all you that are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest… [Matthew 11.28]