Believers need to remember the dead in a respectful and meaningful manner. First and foremost, the Bible emphasizes the value and sanctity of human life. Each person is created in the image of God and is deserving of honor and dignity, even in death.
Throughout the Bible, we find examples of individuals honoring and remembering those who have passed away. For instance, we see David mourning the deaths of Saul and Jonathan, and the Israelites lamenting the death of Moses. These accounts reveal the natural and appropriate response to grieving and remembering the lives of loved ones.
God’s word teaches the importance of legacy and the impact our lives can have on future generations. The stories of faithful men and women, such as Abraham, Joseph, and Ruth, serve as reminders that the lives of the departed can inspire and teach us long after they have passed away.
Death is not the end, but rather a transition to eternal life for those who have put their faith in God. Thus, the remembrance of the dead can be an opportunity to reflect on the brevity of life and the need for spiritual preparation. Let us have a look at the following Bible verses about Remembering The Dead.
Psalm 116:15
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints”
Revelation 21:4
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away”
1 Corinthians 15:22
“For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive”
John 11:25
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live”
John 14:1
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me”
2 Corinthians 5:1
“For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens”
2 Corinthians 5:8
“We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord”
Revelation 1:1
“The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John”
Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble”
Revelation 14:13
“And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them”
Romans 14:8
“For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s”
Psalm 23:4
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me”
Ecclesiastes 9:5
“For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten”
Ecclesiastes 12:7
“Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it”
Matthew 5:4
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted”
Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit”
Philippians 1:3
“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you”
John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid”
Joshua 1:9
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest”
Hebrews 9:27
“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment”
Matthew 10:28
“And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell”
Romans 12:2
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God”
