Saints,

To get straight to the point, my grandpa is on his deathbed, today or tomorrow are most likely his last. My parents are at his deathbed and have requested Scriptures to read to him to bring him comfort.

I suggested the following:
Job19:23-27; Ps73; John6:22-59; 11:1-4,17-27; 1Cor15:1-28;35-58; Rev20:11-15, 21-22:1-5

What do you suggest?

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jason d.
deacon @ Sovereign Joy Community Church
reformed baptist (LBC.1689)
fort worth (haltom city), texas

I'd also add portions of Psalm 18 and the entirety of Psalm 23.

And I'm sorry for your loss. Based on the fact that you want encouraging Scripture, I assume he is saved?

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Calvinistic Baptist
Ukiah, California
To follow Christ was the best decision God made for me!

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.

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Andrew DeShazo
Husband of Kathryn
Father of Phillip-Giles B. DeShazo
Deacon
Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, Memphis, TN
"From out of the depth of unbroken Infinfity arose the Question, "Who am I?" And to that Question there is the answer, "I am God!" -Meher Baba, died 1969.

"I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Christ, died 33 AD, ressurected three days later.

yes, this is our assumption as well. thank you. keep 'em coming

The Job passage was the first that came to my mind, followed by Lamentations 3:22-25. May your family be greatly comforted in this difficult time ...

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JWithnell
Member Bethel OPC
Virginia
http://learningyesican.blogspot.com/

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In college, attending First Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), Ada, OH, and
Belle Center Reformed Presbyterian Church (RPCNA), Belle Center, OH
When at home, attending Covenant Presbyterian Church (OPC), Mansfield, OH

“Prayer is as natural an expression of faith as breathing is of life.”
-Jonathan Edwards-

Brother, I feel for you.

When my father-in-law was in his last hours (we were extremely close) he asked me to read Psalm 46 to him. We read that psalm several times and also sang 'A Mighty Fortress is Our God'. That is a precious memory. (No, we didn't sing that song.)

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Lawrence Underwood, Jr.
Pastor - Providence Family Fellowship / Mobile, Alabama
1644/46 LBC
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Psalm 116. Praying brother...

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Michael Turner
Christ Reformed Church | Independent [WCF]
Georgia

I believe John Knox asked his (young) wife to read John chapter 17 to him, when he was dying.

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Richard
communicant member, FCoS
Perth, Scotland UK

His Name forever shall endure;
last like the sun it shall:
Men shall be blessed in Him,
and blessed all nations shall Him call (Ps. 72:17)

I'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather......I'm sure this is a bittersweet time for you all! I'm glad to hear that he is indeed a believer and will be with the Lord! I'm praying for you and your family....and if it were I, I would be grateful to hear Psalm 42!

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Yvonne
Reformed Presbyterian
Currently seeking a Church

"A man's most glorious actions will at last be found to be but glorious sins, if he hath made himself, and not the glory of God, the end of those actions." -T. Brooks

I love J. Gresham Machen's last words, "I'm so thankful for the active obedience of Christ! No hope without it"; knowing how very much hope there is in His obedience is most comforting! Its about what He did, not what we do!
At such a time we need reinforcement of that fact, that He has already done it all for us who are His very own! I anticipate a joyful transition into that Celestial Gate where the shining ones will accompany me to His very presence!

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Nancy L./ www.foundersbaptist.org
Spring, TX

Your will, Lord Jesus Christ! Nothing more... nothing less... nothing else.

Not to be rude, but Machen was thankful for Christ's active obedience. It was the righteousness of Christ in fulfilling the law on his behalf that Machen was thankful for.

Psalm 116 has been mentioned. I that. I also would love Romans 8, Psalm 130, Psalm 32, and John 14 read to me. 1 Cor. 15 should be assumed reading along with 1 Thes. 4:13-18.

BTW for your family.

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Steven J. Carr (Sven)
http://beholdingthebeauty.blogspot.com/
Eagan, MN
PCA
"Weak is the effort of my heart / And cold my warmest thought / But when I see thee as thou art / I'll praise thee as I ought."--John Newton
Trophy Wife/Arm Candy: Crystal Ann Children: Steven Jr. and Hannah Grace

Psalm 92:b "He is my Rock and there is no unrighteousness in Him."

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Shalom,
jessi
PCA
Steelers fan exiled to Virginia


“Whatever your heart clings to and confides in, that is really your God.”
Martin Luther

Thank you for the Scripture references all... please KEEP 'EM COMIN'!

Rev. 14:13 (NASB)

And I heard a voice from heaven, saying, "Write, 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on!'" "Yes," says the Spirit, "so that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow with them."

Psalm 71:5 (NIV)

For you have been my hope, O Sovereign LORD, my confidence since my youth.

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Norm
IA PCA

In love he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will. Ephesians 1:4-5

John Quade had Psalm 16 read at his funeral

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Ricky Heeb
Grace Reformed Church (RCUS) Lancaster, CA