1. Who is the closest person to you who has ever died, and what is your fondest memory of that person?

2. Why do people die according to 1 Corinthians 15:56? All people die. What happens to Christians who die according to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 and John 5:24, 6:58, and 8:51?

3. What are some of the emotions people have when there is a death? How much do you fear death, and why? What is your greatest comfort about death, and why?

4. What would you recommend saying, or not saying, to someone who recently has lost a loved one? Is there anyone in your orbit you can encourage?