Advent Day 19: Does Death Win? Hope You Can Hold Today | Daily 5-Minute Bible Devotional with Rob
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
Daily 5-minute Bible devotionals and a weekly sermon in plain English, from Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne. Practical, hope-filled, and seeker-friendly. Helping you follow Jesus in real life – at home, at school or college, at work, in your neighbourhood, in your friendships and family, in your corps or church, and in simple acts of service in the community.
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