New Hope Missionary Baptist Church

Posted on Sun, Apr 25, 2004

The Women�s Mission meets the�third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 PM.� This section contains the weekly lessons.� Each week, a new lesson will be added for your study, review, and discussion.� If you have questions or need clarification on any points, send an email to Pastor Williams at [email protected] and someone will respond.

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April 25: The Blessed Ones: Those who Mourn

����������� Matthew 5:4; Luke 6:21; Psalm 30:5; Romans 8:28

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����������� In our human state, we identify �mourning� with tragedy, loss, and sickness.� We mourn the loss of loved ones, love, money, and possessions.� Jesus teaches that those who mourn shall be comforted, their misfortunes shall be reversed, and their mourning shall be transformed into joy.

����������� Jesus promises this comfort when we mourn the condition of our world or loss of fellowship with the Lord Jesus.� He promises to recover our spirits when we mourn, all sorrow endured while serving Him, and the tears we shed for His sake.

����������� Suffering through tragedy, heartbreak, and loss can sometimes test our faith.� We find ourselves weeping and asking God for answers to questions that we already have answers to.� God does not punish us, but He permits things to come into our lives for the purpose of drawing us closer to Him.� Especially during these times are we to grab hold of God�s Word.� �And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God� (Rom. 8:28).

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