Suicide: The deliberate taking of one’s own life is a rare occurrence in Scripture.
Psychological causes of suicide: A sense of guilt leads to suicide Mt 27:5 Also see: Ac 1:18-19
God’s Power In Weakness
God’s strength is revealed in creation and redemption and in his empowerment of believers to live faithfully.
The revelation of the strength of God
In creation Ro 1:20 Also see: Job 38:4,8,12,31-33; Ps 68:34; 104:1-3,32; Isa 40:12,25-26; Jer 32:17; Heb 1:2-3
Death Has No Sting
Believers in Jesus Christ will depart from this life to the joy of God’s presence.
Death is a normal experience for believers
Ro 14:8 See also Heb 9:27
Overcoming Depression
Biblical characters often display feelings of despair, powerlessness, and loss of meaning in life.
Some causes of depression
External circumstances 2Co 1:8 Also see: 1Ki 19:3-4; Job 9:23; Ps 42:1-11; 88:1-18; Joel 1:11
From Spiritual Blindness To God’s Light
Spiritual Blindness
An inability or unwillingness to perceive the truth of the gospel.
Unbelievers are spiritually blind
1Co 2:14 Also see: Ps 32:9; 92:6-7; Pr 4:19
Challenges to Spiritual Authority
After granting spiritual life to his people, God anticipates that they will mature and grow in their faith.
God desires the spiritual growth of his people.
Mt 5:48; Heb 6:1 Also see: 2Co 13:9-11; Eph 1:4; 2:10; 3:17-19; Php 3:12; 1Th 4:1,7; 2Ti 1:9