The Bible is honest about death. Death is a painful consequence of man’s sin. But because of God and His gospel, Christians can face death with a very different mindset today. In this account of the first funeral in the Bible, we see that a funeral can be sad, but it is also sweet to those who are of the faith. And more than that, it can even be a statement (of faith). So, instead of wallowing in sorrow like the world when we face death, the Christian looks to the gospel promises and rejoices even in the midst of that sorrow. May our funerals, and especially our lives, be testimonies of faith in God’s promises.