The anguish in the question is real. In modern times we are prone to look at earlier eras and think, you know those pre-modern people could believe anything. But the reality and finality of death has always haunted human consciousness.
[Preaching Note: This sermon was preached in Memorial Park under the pavilion from Arrested Development during Grace Pasadena’s annual Easter Service in the park. The venue explains the audio quality.]![](https://public-platform.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2020/04/08171829/mortality-401222_1920-1024x768.jpg)