First Lesson: 2 Samuel 12:15b-24

Theme: In the wake of death, life goes on

Exegetical Note
Though the idea that God would strike down a child because of a parent’s sin seems dated and unacceptable, the idea that one who suffers the loss of a loved one - and especially of a child - must somehow move beyond grief and reaffirm life is timeless, and provides an opportunity to address the fact of the fragility and preciousness of life, which are so poignantly felt in the wake of death.

Call to Worship
Leader: Human life is fragile and precious and so easily is lost!
People: WE GRIEVE AT EVERY DEATH, FOR IN IT WE SEE OUR OWN MORTALITY AND THE LOSS OF LIFE THAT AWAITS US ALL.
Leader: We grieve especially for the loss of loved ones, and for the emptiness their parting leaves in our lives.
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