Dig In Questions:

1) Death is a natural and normal part of life. Why do you think so many people reluctant to talk about it?

2) Read Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 and Romans 8:28. How can you see God at work in the bad or difficult times of life? Give an example of how he made something beautiful out of your bad experience or situation.

3) Read Philippians 3:20, 1 Peter 2:11, and John 18:36. How should recognizing that this world is not our home affect and impact the way that we live our lives daily?

4) Why should Christians view death differently than people who are not following Jesus? What are some of the ways we do so?

5) Life affords us the opportunity for learning - so does death. What are some things that you have learned as you have walked through or processed the death of a friend or loved one?

6) How can you use the things you know about death and life to provide comfort and give hope to someone dealing with death?