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Grief is a part of life. It is the deep, emotional pain and suffering that a person experiences from a significant loss in life. While grief is mostly associated with the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, a marriage, one\u2019s health, and even a dream can cause one to grieve. Whether you are the one grieving or ministering to someone experiencing grief, it is important to remember that everyone does not necessarily grieve in the same way. Grief can differ depending on whether the loss happened suddenly or was anticipated over time. The nature and intensity of grief can vary greatly with the loss of a child versus an elderly parent or even a close friend. The loss of one\u2019s home or possessions from a natural disaster can bring about great fear and depression along with grief. A spouse that is abandoned can experience intense anger and feelings of betrayal along with grief over the loss of the marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acknowledging Grief<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While grief is painful, it is necessary. To deny or give in to one\u2019s grief can be destructive. Someone once said, \u201cIf you bury the pain, it will eventually bury you!\u201d Failing to deal with grief can cause one to turn to more destructive measures in an attempt to numb the pain. But when the numbness wears off, the pain is still present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many symptoms associated with grief. One can feel disoriented or distracted, have a deep sense of sadness, feelings of hopelessness, a longing for the person who was lost, or have constant thoughts about memories. One might experience anxiety or feelings of anger. When we grieve, we might wonder if we will ever feel \u201cnormal\u201d again. One may feel numb, or even struggle with survivor\u2019s guilt. After the initial shock and emotional release, one might experience loneliness, depression, or listlessness. These symptoms are not necessarily sequential and can be cyclical or simultaneous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moving forward does not mean moving on. To move forward by making the decision to keep living does not mean you forsake the person or dream that is no longer living. Moving forward is not selfish and does not mean you didn\u2019t fully embrace the loss and pain of grief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hindrances to Grieving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Grief recovery does not necessarily follow a step-by-step process. It is important to take the time needed to grieve. But if a person can acknowledge the grief, embrace it as necessary, and see it as something to move through rather than get around, genuine healing can happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cif only’s\u201d can hinder a person\u2019s recovery from grief. \u201cIf only I had insisted he go to the doctor sooner, maybe he would still be here.\u201d \u201cIf only they had left a little earlier, the accident wouldn\u2019t have happened.\u201d But God\u2019s Word reminds us that our lives are in God\u2019s hands, and while we can have some influence on the quality of our lives, God controls the length of our days (Psalm 139:16).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The myth of closure can also hinder recovery from grief. Closure does not mean that a person no longer feels pain or sadness over the loss. In time, feelings of sadness may not be as acute or frequent, but they will probably always be there. Closure is more about accepting the loss and moving forward and making the conscious decision to keep living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hope in Grieving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Paul said in 1 Thessalonians 4:13, \u201cBut we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope.\u201d In other words, believers in Jesus Christ do not have to grieve alone. There is a unique hope we have because of our relationship with Christ. You may feel alone, but you are not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jesus said, \u201cBlessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted\u201d (Matthew 5:4). Even though there is a time for grieving, it does not have to last forever. The Bible tells us that there is \u201ca time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance\u201d (Ecclesiastes 3:4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Help for the Grieving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

God understands the pain and sorrow of grief (Isaiah 53:3). Jesus shed tears of sorrow at the tomb of a friend (John 11:35). If we draw near to him, he will draw near to us (James 4:8). God can restore our souls (Psalm 23:3). He is the God of all comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3-4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps you find yourself with the opportunity to minister to someone who is hurting. You may be wondering about what to say or do. Just being there means so much more than many words or oversimplified answers. Perhaps the only words you need to say when you walk into the room are, \u201cI am so sorry!\u201d They will know what you are referring to. Your silent presence may just be the comfort they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We know that pain and loss are just as much a part of life as joy and happiness. Deep in our hearts, we know that we will eventually lose someone we love, even if we wish it wasn\u2019t true. But we have hope\u2014a promise from God, that he is present and can give us a peace like no other. Jesus reminds us in John 14:27, \u201cPeace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Helpful Resources:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Looking for additional resources on grief and loss? Here are a few resources Scott Riling highly recommends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wright, H. Norman. Recovering from Losses in Life<\/em>. Revell, 2006.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lewis, C.S. A Grief Observed<\/em>. HarperOne, 2001.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sittser, Gerald L. A Grace Disguised<\/em>. Zondervan, 2004.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GriefShare \u2013 A Support group offered by Champion Forest every Fall and Spring.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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I remember the first time I stood up to teach the Bible to a group of women in my local church. I was terrified. Yes, I studied the passage diligently and spent hours preparing pages of notes, but I wasn\u2019t sure if my preparation was effective. Is my teaching structured well? Will the women be interested or learn anything new? Have I interpreted this passage correctly?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many women who are asked to teach a Sunday School class, speak at a Bible study, or lead a small group experience similar fears. They often have little or no training specific to teaching Scripture and feel unequipped and insecure in their preparation. Even so, the abundance of resources available on the subject of teaching Scripture can be paralyzing for a new Bible teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why we need books like Empowered and Equipped: Bible Exposition for Women Who Teach the Scriptures<\/em><\/a>. Julia Higgins, assistant professor of ministry to women at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, seeks to provide women with the tools they need to faithfully and effectively teach the Word of God to other women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Empowered and Equipped: Biblical Exposition for Women Who Teach the Scriptures <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cJesus commissioned disciples to teach the nations, and women of the church must take his call seriously.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Men and women alike are given the spiritual gift of teaching, yet few resources are designed specifically for women who exposit the Scriptures. In Empowered and Equipped<\/em>, Julia Higgins steers women through the steps needed to faithfully interpret, apply, and teach a passage of Scripture. By examining both the principles and practices of teaching of Bible exposition, Higgins seeks to prepare women in the local church to make and mold disciples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B&H Academic. 224 pp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should Women Teach the Bible?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First we must ask, Is a book that encourages and equips women to teach Scripture necessary or even appropriate? There\u2019s much discussion today about whether the Bible permits women to teach at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an effort to submit to Scripture\u2019s teaching, many have unfortunately moved beyond what God\u2019s Word prescribes to impose unbiblical restrictions on women. To argue that women shouldn\u2019t teach Scripture in any formal setting misunderstands God\u2019s design for discipleship. Higgins argues that all followers of Christ, including women, are included in the Great Commission and its call to teach other disciples everything Christ commanded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, as Higgins explains, \u201cSome may conflate the spiritual gift of teaching with the office of pastor\/elder and draw a false conclusion that only men are to exercise the gift of teaching. While qualified men are responsible to teach and oversee the local church, that does not negate the fact that both men and women are given the spiritual gift of teaching.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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All followers of Christ, including women, are included in the Great Commission and its call to teach other disciples everything Christ commanded.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Spiritual gifts, including the gift of teaching, are given for the common good (1 Cor. 12:7<\/a>) and for building up the church (1 Cor. 14:12<\/a>). It follows that women are not only permitted to teach in appropriate settings but are needed for the growth and maturity of the body of Christ. This pattern is exemplified in the women in Scripture who are called to teach and commended for their teaching ministries, many of which Higgins references.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In light of the biblical call for women to teach, Higgins writes,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The end of the matter is this: women should be given a context where they can teach the Word in the local church. Why? Because Christ\u2019s church will grow and others will be discipled in the faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her book, therefore, provides \u201ca pathway for women to exercise teaching gifts in the local church,\u201d and specifically focuses on training women to teach women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helpful Foundation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Higgins provides an accessible yet substantial foundation for teaching Scripture. She incorporates principles and strategies from some of the most highly respected Bible teachers of our day, giving readers a well-rounded introduction to teaching Scripture without information overload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Higgins has a high view of God\u2019s Word and a Christ-centered approach that highlights the overarching storyline of the Bible. Readers will gain essential tools for expository teaching, learning to base the central teaching focus, supporting points, and application on the main point and structure of the text itself. Higgins even encourages this kind of verse-by-verse teaching for topical messages, so that the teacher is always communicating the text\u2019s intended purpose rather than taking passages out of context as proof texts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Empowered and Equipped<\/em> walks teachers through the process of creating a Bible exposition, from understanding the nature of Scripture all the way to writing an expositional outline. Higgins covers a wide range of content from theoretical to practical, including information on biblical genres, basic doctrinal issues, and hermeneutics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She spends a large portion of the book giving instruction on studying the Bible inductively, including specific strategies for observation, interpretation, generalization, and application and for how that study translates into instruction. The scope of the book makes it suitable for beginners\u2014although they may want to work through it more slowly\u2014as well as for those who have been studying and teaching Scripture for some time but are looking for a process to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Empowered and Equipped<\/em> covers an impressive amount of ground in a surprisingly manageable page count, readers may leave with unanswered questions. For example, the book includes almost no discussion of incorporating meaningful illustrations or transitions. On other topics, such as the discussion of genre or the overview of theological doctrines, Higgins gives only brief introductions. Anything more, however, would make the book overwhelmingly dense, and readers can continue to explore these topics in more depth as they see fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Empowered and Equipped to Teach God\u2019s Word<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The church needs gifted women who not only speak on a short list of \u201cfemale-friendly\u201d topics stereotypical of women\u2019s conferences or retreats but who teach the whole counsel of God for the good of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The church needs gifted women who not only speak on a short list of \u2018female-friendly\u2019 topics but who teach the whole counsel of God for the good of the body.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Higgins appeals, \u201cThis call for women to be teachers of the Word arises from a place of care and concern for over half of the body, so that the church might grow in love for God and his Word, passing it along to others, so that they too might go and make disciples of all nations to the end that Christ\u2019s commands are observed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As this book makes its way into the hands of more and more women who treasure the Bible and long to see it elevated and proclaimed, I pray the church will be edified and God\u2019s glory made known. I pray the teachers it equips will grow in their love for Christ even as the women they teach develop new excitement for God\u2019s Word. I pray that instead of feeling insecure and unprepared, women will be empowered and equipped to teach the Scriptures.<\/p>\n","_et_gb_content_width":"","_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-362","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-care-counseling","et-has-post-format-content","et_post_format-et-post-format-standard"],"yoast_head":"\nThe Journey Through Grief - Articles<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.championforest.org\/articles\/2023\/06\/19\/the-journey-through-grief\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Journey Through Grief - Articles\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Grief is a part of life. 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