Blessed are those who mourn! for they shall be comforted.
--Matthew 5:4
Encyclopedia definition
Mourning: Chinese name
Pronunciation: āi tòng
Explanation: Extremely sad, extremely sad.
Source: "Book of the Later Han Dynasty·Ji Zun Zhuan":"The chariot driver came to see him in plain clothes, looking at him and weeping and mourning.
Bible interpretation
mourn : mourning, mourning, crying, sad, sad → as in "fear of death", "fear of loss", weeping, wailing, sad and sad for the lost relatives.
Sarah lived to the age of one hundred and twenty-seven years, which were the years of Sarah’s life. Sarah died in Kiriath Arba, which is Hebron, in the land of Canaan. Abraham mourned and wept for her. Refer to Genesis Chapter 23 Verses 1-2
ask: If someone mourns the loss of a “dog,” is this a blessing?
answer: No!
ask: In this way, the Lord Jesus said: " mourn What does "Blessed are the people!" mean?
answer: Detailed explanation below
(Blessed are those who miss, mourn, and grieve according to God’s will, and are zealous for the gospel)
(1) Jesus weeps for Jerusalem
“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill prophets and stone those who are sent to you. How many times have I wished to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you will not Yes. Behold, your house is left to you. I say to you, you will not see me from now on until you say, 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.'" Matthew 23. Chapter 37-39
(2) Jesus wept when he saw that people did not believe in God’s power of resurrection.
When Mary came to Jesus and saw him, she fell down at his feet and said, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died." When Jesus saw her weeping and the Jews who were with her weeping, he They groaned in their hearts and were deeply troubled, so they asked, "Where have you laid him?" They answered him, "Lord, come and see." Jesus cried . John 11:32-35
(3) Christ wept loudly and prayed with tears for our sins, beseeching Heavenly Father to forgive us our capital sins
When Christ was in the flesh, He had a loud voice cry , prayed with tears to the Lord who could save him from death, and was answered because of his piety. Refer to Hebrews 5:7
(4) Peter denied the Lord three times and cried bitterly
Peter remembered what Jesus had said: “Before the cock crows, you will deny me three times.” So he went out cry bitterly . Matthew 26:75
(5) The disciples mourned the death of Jesus on the cross
Early in the morning on the first day of the week, Jesus was resurrected and first appeared to Mary Magdalene (from whom Jesus had cast out seven demons).
She went and told the people who had been following Jesus; they were mourn and cry . They heard that Jesus lived and was seen by Mary, but they did not believe it. Mark 16:9-11
(6) The church in Corinth was persecuted because of Paul! Missing, mourning and enthusiasm
Even when we arrived in Macedonia, we had no peace in our bodies. We were surrounded by troubles, there were wars without, and fear within. But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus; and not only by his coming, but also by the comfort he received from you, for he has comforted you, mourn , and the zeal for me, all told me and made me even more joyful. 2 Corinthians 7:5-7
(7) Sorrow, mourn, and repent according to God’s will
because Sorrow according to God’s will , which produces remorse without regret, leading to salvation; but worldly sorrow kills people. You see, when you grieve according to God’s will, you will give birth to diligence, self-complaints, self-hate, fear, longing, enthusiasm, and punishment (or translation: self-blame). In all these things you prove yourselves to be clean.
2 Corinthians 7:10-11
mourning meaning:
1 But worldly sorrow, mourning, crying, and broken hearts kill people. .
(For example, dog and cat lovers, some people "mourn" after losing a dog or cat, some even mourn and cry for the death of a "pig", and the world cries bitterly for illness or all kinds of sadness and sadness in the world. This kind of "mourning", crying, sorrow, and loss of hope is killing people because they do not believe in Jesus Christ as the savior. See 2 Corinthians 7:10.
2 Blessed are those who grieve, repent, and mourn according to God’s will
For example, in the Old Testament, Abraham mourned for the death of Sarah, David repented before God for his sins, Nehemiah sat down and wept when the walls of Jerusalem were demolished, the tax collector prayed for repentance, Peter denied the Lord three times and wept bitterly, and Christ for our sins Praying and crying loudly for the Father’s forgiveness, the disciples mourned the death of Jesus on the cross , the Corinthian church misses, mourns, and is enthusiastic about Paul’s persecution, Christians’ physical sufferings in the world, praying to the Heavenly Father and lamenting, crying, and feeling sad, and Christians’ feelings for their relatives, friends, classmates, and colleagues around them, etc. Those who wait will also be sad and sad because they do not believe that Jesus rose from the dead and has eternal life. These people all believe in God and Jesus Christ! Their "mourning" is blessed. Therefore, the Lord Jesus said: “Blessed are those who mourn →→ Blessed are those who are sad, repentant, mourning, and weeping according to God’s will; they will be comforted. In this way, do you understand?
ask: " mourn " What comfort do people get?
Answer: Detailed explanation below
(1) The servant who was enslaved all his life because of fear of death was set free
For since the children share flesh and blood, He Himself likewise took on flesh and blood, in order that through death He might destroy him who has the power of death, that is, the Devil, and free those who throughout their lives have been enslaved to (sin) through the fear of death. Hebrews 2:14-15
(2) Christ saves us
The Son of Man came to seek and save the lost. Refer to Luke Chapter 19 Verse 10
(3) Deliverance from the law of sin and death
For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:2
(4) Believe in Jesus, be saved, and have eternal life
I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.
( Only when you have eternal life can you have comfort. If you don't have the comfort of eternal life, where can you find it? Are you right? )-Refer to John 1 Chapter 5 Verse 13
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From: Brothers and sisters of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ!
2022.07.02
