Many who grieve have the tendency to isolate or lash out when dealing with pain. What is something you can do (individually or as a group) to help those who are in mourning? How were feelings of sadness and mourning handled in the Bible vs. the present-day United States? Why do you think it's important for our culture to have a healthy ritual for expressing grief? Jeff points out that 1 Thessalonians 4:13 begins with a command to grieve, which is then clarified to mean not to grieve the way the world does, which is without hope. Why do you think the command and the emphasis on hope are important? Read 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 as a group. What stands out to you? How do you feel about the statements God makes about himself and about us as believers? Jeff mentions a ritual he made up to help him express his grief to the Lord. For each of us, this could look like allowing yourself to sit in silence, praying, journaling, or processing your grief with a trusted person or counselor. Do you have any practice in place to help you bring your pain to the Lord? If yes, are you comfortable sharing it with your group?