Hope After Death and Grief: Resurrection Hope When You’re Afraid of Dying

In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares resurrection hope in the face of death, grief, and fear from 1 Corinthians 15:54–55 with one simple next step and a short prayer.

You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer

Scripture:

1 Corinthians 15:54–55 – “Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” (NLT)

Chapters

00:00 Welcome & hook – Facing death, fear and the end of the story

00:23 Scripture – 1 Corinthians 15:54–55

00:51 Reflection – Resurrection hope for grief, fear and everyday life

04:48 Prayer – Living as someone whose future is safe in Christ

05:06 Thought Starter – What word of hope stands out for you?

Thought Starter:

When you read 1 Corinthians 15, which word or phrase of hope do you most need to hold onto today?

Next steps

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• Share this with a friend who needs resurrection hope in the face of death and grief.

• Prayer request? Comment below - I read and reply.

About this channel

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